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Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2020-10-28 18:32:19 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:21 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0000314
Metabolite Identification
Common Name(S,S)-butane-2,3-diol
Description(S,S)-butane-2,3-diol is a diol, a chemical class characterized by the presence of two hydroxyl (-OH) groups. Its structure features a butane backbone with hydroxyl groups attached to the second and third carbon atoms, imparting it with chiral properties. This compound is identified as a metabolite in various biological pathways and has been detected using advanced analytical techniques such as liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). For instance, in a study investigating the components of Shensu IV, (S,S)-butane-2,3-diol was identified alongside other metabolites like l-Carnitine and P-lysoPC (LPC) 16:0, indicating its potential role in metabolic processes (PMID:33881140 ). While the specific biological significance of (S,S)-butane-2,3-diol remains to be fully elucidated, its presence in metabolic profiles suggests it may be involved in various biochemical pathways, potentially influencing energy metabolism or cellular signaling. Further research could clarify its functions and implications in health and disease.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(S,S)-(+)-2,3-ButanediolChEBI
(S,S)-2,3-ButanediolChEBI
(S,S)-2,3-Butylene glycolChEBI
(2S,3S)-Butane-2,3-diolKegg
Molecular FormulaC4H10O2
Average Mass90.121
Monoisotopic Mass90.068079564
IUPAC Name(2S,3S)-butane-2,3-diol
Traditional Name(S,S)-butane-2,3-diol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@](C)(O)[C@]([H])(C)O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C4H10O2/c1-3(5)4(2)6/h3-6H,1-2H3/t3-,4-/m0/s1
InChI KeyOWBTYPJTUOEWEK-IMJSIDKUSA-N