Hexose and pentose phosphates in extracts of codling muscle havz been identified and estimated by quantitative ion-exchange chromatography. Changes in glucose I-and 6-phosphate, fructose I-and 6-phosph$te, fructose T ,6-diphosphate, ribose I-and ribose 5-phosphate and an unidentified pentose phosphate were followed throughout a period of chill storage. The findings arc discussed in relation t o their significance in comparative biochemistry and fish technology. Glucose G-ph?,sphate and fructose 1,6-diphospliate were present in concentrations a t which they would contribute significantly to the ' browning ' of muscle dehydrated fresh : ribose j-phcsphate would probably contribute to that of codling dehydrated in a spoiling condition.