Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 22:48:33 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:21 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054053
Metabolite Identification
Common Name(2S,3S)-3-methylphenylalanine
Description(2S,3S)-3-methylphenylalanine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid classified as a metabolite. Its chemical structure features a phenylalanine backbone with a methyl group at the third carbon, contributing to its unique properties. This compound is involved in various metabolic pathways, particularly those related to amino acid biosynthesis and degradation. It has been identified in predictive models assessing metabolic profiles, indicating its potential relevance in disease states. Notably, studies have shown that the levels of (2S,3S)-3-methylphenylalanine, along with other metabolites, are significantly altered in different stages of cancer, with higher concentrations observed in early cancer compared to advanced stages (PMID:35155234 ). This suggests a role in metabolic changes associated with tumor progression. The understanding of (2S,3S)-3-methylphenylalanine's involvement in these pathways may provide insights into its potential as a biomarker or therapeutic target in oncological research.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(2S,3S)-2-Ammonio-3-phenylbutanoateChEBI
(2S,3S)-3-MethylphenylalanineChEBI
(3S)-3-Methyl-L-phenylalanine zwitterionChEBI
(BetaS)-beta-methyl-L-phenylalanine zwitterionChEBI
(2S,3S)-2-Ammonio-3-phenylbutanoic acidGenerator
(BetaS)-b-methyl-L-phenylalanine zwitterionGenerator
(BetaS)-β-methyl-L-phenylalanine zwitterionGenerator
(2S,3S)-b-Methylphenylalanine zwitterionGenerator
(2S,3S)-Β-methylphenylalanine zwitterionGenerator
Molecular FormulaC10H13NO2
Average Mass179.219
Monoisotopic Mass179.094628663
IUPAC Name(2S,3S)-2-amino-3-phenylbutanoic acid
Traditional Name(2S,3S)-2-amino-3-phenylbutanoic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
C[C@H]([C@H](N)C(O)=O)C1=CC=CC=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H13NO2/c1-7(9(11)10(12)13)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7,9H,11H2,1H3,(H,12,13)/t7-,9-/m0/s1
InChI KeyIRZQDMYEJPNDEN-CBAPKCEASA-N