Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 02:39:57 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:45 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0010509
Metabolite Identification
Common Name(-)-Hexylitaconic acid
Description(-)-Hexylitaconic acid is a dicarboxylic acid, specifically a metabolite described in biomedical literature. This compound belongs to the class of aliphatic carboxylic acids and is characterized by its hexyl group attached to the itaconic acid backbone. The structure was identified to be (-)-hexylitaconic acid (1) by spectroscopic analysis, confirming its unique configuration and functional groups (PMID:16246554 ). As a metabolite, it may play a role in various biochemical pathways, potentially influencing metabolic processes or serving as a precursor for the synthesis of other biologically relevant compounds. The understanding of its role in metabolism can provide insights into its biological significance and potential applications in fields such as pharmacology and biochemistry. Further research is necessary to elucidate the full range of its biological activities and implications in health and disease.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC11H18O4
Average Mass214.261
Monoisotopic Mass214.12050906
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-hexyl-3-methylidenebutanedioic acid
Traditional Name(2S)-2-hexyl-3-methylidenebutanedioic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@](CCCCCC)(C(O)=O)C(=C)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C11H18O4/c1-3-4-5-6-7-9(11(14)15)8(2)10(12)13/h9H,2-7H2,1H3,(H,12,13)(H,14,15)/t9-/m0/s1
InChI KeyHKMDCNSGDQBQLI-VIFPVBQESA-N