Acetyl-CoA

Also known as: Acetyl coenzyme A, S-Acetyl coenzyme A, Acetyl-CoA, ac-CoA, ac-S-CoA, acetyl-S-CoA, Coenzyme A, S-acetate, S-acetylcoenzyme A

Acetyl-CoA (CAS 72-89-9) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C23H38N7O17P3S and a molecular weight of 809.571 g/mol. Key property: a density of 1.9±0.1 g/cm3. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 72-89-9
Jingsj CID: J-1959380-7
Molecular Formula: C₂₃H₃₈N₇O₁₇P₃S
Molecular Weight: 809.571 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Density	1.9±0.1 g/cm3
Exact Mass	809.125793
PSA	425.34000
LogP	-3.89
Refractive Index	1.718

Activity & Biological Data

Target	Human Endogenous Metabolite
Additional Information	[1]. Choudhary C, et al. The growing landscape of lysine acetylation links metabolism and cell signalling. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 2014 Aug;15(8):536-50. [2]. Mariño G, et al. Regulation of autophagy by cytosolic acetyl-coenzyme A. Mol Cell. 2014 Mar 6;53(5):710-25. [3]. Zhu H, et al. Cardiac autophagy is a maladaptive response to hemodynamic stress. J Clin Invest. 2007 Jul;117(7):1782-93. [4]. Pietrocola F, et al. Acetyl coenzyme A: a central metabolite and second messenger. Cell Metab. 2015 Jun 2;21(6):805-21.

Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

Additional Information

[1]. Choudhary C, et al. The growing landscape of lysine acetylation links metabolism and cell signalling. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 2014 Aug;15(8):536-50. [2]. Mariño G, et al. Regulation of autophagy by cytosolic acetyl-coenzyme A. Mol Cell. 2014 Mar 6;53(5):710-25. [3]. Zhu H, et al. Cardiac autophagy is a maladaptive response to hemodynamic stress. J Clin Invest. 2007 Jul;117(7):1782-93. [4]. Pietrocola F, et al. Acetyl coenzyme A: a central metabolite and second messenger. Cell Metab. 2015 Jun 2;21(6):805-21.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Acetyl-CoA?

The CAS number of Acetyl-CoA is 72-89-9.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Acetyl-CoA?

Acetyl-CoA has molecular formula C23H38N7O17P3S and molecular weight 809.571 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Acetyl-CoA?

For Acetyl-CoA, Upstream Products: Coenzyme A, ch3cho, 1-Acetylimidazole; Downstream Products: Orsellinic acid, N-Acetylglycine, Coenzyme A.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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