Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2020-12-10 23:04:46 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:22 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0000831
Metabolite Identification
Common Name7-Methylurate
Description7-Methylurate is a purine derivative classified as a metabolite. Its chemical structure features a uric acid backbone with a methyl group at the 7-position, influencing its solubility and reactivity. In biochemical pathways, 7-methylurate is involved in the metabolism of nucleotides and plays a role in the methylation processes that are crucial for various cellular functions. It has been identified as one of the key metabolites for differentiating dietary patterns, specifically in distinguishing between the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and control diets. In a study, it was highlighted among the ten most influential metabolites with a high C statistic of 0.986, indicating its potential relevance in dietary assessments and metabolic profiling (PMID:29917038 ). This underscores its importance in the context of nutrition and metabolic health, although the specific biological significance of 7-methylurate remains an area for further investigation.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
7-MethylateGenerator
7-Methylic acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC6H6N4O3
Average Mass182.1368
Monoisotopic Mass182.043990078
IUPAC Name7-methyl-7H-purine-2,6,8-triol
Traditional Name7-methyluric acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CN1C(=O)NC2=C1C(=O)NC(=O)N2
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C6H6N4O3/c1-10-2-3(8-6(10)13)7-5(12)9-4(2)11/h1H3,(H3,7,8,9,11,12,13)
InChI KeyYHNNPKUFPWLTOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N