Constant AMP synthesis in aqueous solution by electric discharges

Abstract

An electric discharge was made through a gas mixture of N₂ (7 cm Hg), H₂ (14 cm Hg) and CO₂ (14 cm Hg) over an aqueous solution (100 ml, pH 7.6) of adenosine (0.02 M) and phosphate (0.2 M) in a 5 liter vessel simulating primitive earth conditions. AMP was produced at a constant rate in the solution, and the yield reached about 2% in two months.