2-phosphoglycerate is a biochemical compound that plays a crucial role in the glycolysis pathway, which is the process cells use to break down glucose for energy. It is formed from 3-phosphoglycerate through the action of the enzyme phosphoglycerate mutase. This compound is an intermediate in the conversion of glucose to pyruvate, ultimately leading to the production of ATP, the energy currency of the cell. 2-phosphoglycerate can also be further converted into phosphoenolpyruvate, another important molecule in energy metabolism.