Microbial
Plant
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-18 01:57:36 UTC
Update Date2025-11-05 17:13:00 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0031986
Metabolite Identification
Common Name2-Methylcitric acid
Description2-Methylcitric acid is a dicarboxylic acid and an important metabolite involved in various biochemical pathways. It is structurally characterized by a citric acid backbone with a methyl group at the second carbon position, which distinguishes it from its isomers. This compound plays a role in the metabolism of propionate and is particularly relevant in the context of methionine and cobalamin metabolism, serving as a marker for metabolic disorders. Studies have identified 2-methylcitric acid among other metabolites altered during metabolic conditions, highlighting its potential significance in clinical assessments (PMID:40355928 ). Advanced analytical techniques, such as ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS), have been developed for the simultaneous determination of 2-methylcitric acid alongside other metabolites like homocysteine and methylmalonic acid, indicating its relevance in diagnostic processes (PMID:39089063 ). Additionally, its levels have been associated with specific metabolic states, as evidenced by findings of increased 2-methylcitric acid in newborn screening results, which may reflect underlying metabolic disturbances (PMID:39051409 ). Overall, 2-methylcitric acid serves as a critical component in understanding metabolic pathways and their clinical implications.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(2S)-2-{[(2S)-2-{[(2R)-2-{[(2S)-2-amino-1-hydroxy-3-(C-hydroxycarbonimidoyl)propylidene]amino}-1-hydroxy-3-selanylpropylidene]amino}-1-hydroxy-4-methylpentylidene]amino}-4-methylpentanoateGenerator
DeoxycholylleucineHMDB
Leu-DeoxychoHMDB
Leu-DCAHMDB
Leucodeoxycholic acidHMDB
LeucodeoxycholateHMDB
Molecular FormulaC19H35N5O6Se
Average Mass508.489
Monoisotopic Mass509.175256
IUPAC Name[(2S)-2-(asparagylamino)-3-selanylpropanoyl]leucylleucine
Traditional Name[(2S)-2-(asparagylamino)-3-selanylpropanoyl]leucylleucine
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H]N[C@@H](CC(N)=O)C(=O)N[C@@H](C[SeH])C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C19H35N5O6Se/c1-9(2)5-12(17(27)23-13(19(29)30)6-10(3)4)22-18(28)14(8-31)24-16(26)11(20)7-15(21)25/h9-14,31H,5-8,20H2,1-4H3,(H2,21,25)(H,22,28)(H,23,27)(H,24,26)(H,29,30)/t11-,12-,13-,14-/m0/s1
InChI KeyVOSSYQZSALYRPE-XUXIUFHCSA-N