Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 22:57:51 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:24 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054184
Metabolite Identification
Common Name2-oxobutanoic acid
Description2-oxobutanoic acid is a keto acid and an important intermediate in various metabolic pathways. Its chemical structure features a four-carbon backbone with a ketone functional group at the second carbon, making it a key player in the metabolism of amino acids and carbohydrates. In biological systems, 2-oxobutanoic acid is involved in the transamination reactions, contributing to the synthesis and degradation of amino acids. It is also linked to the citrate cycle, where it plays a role in energy production and metabolic regulation. For instance, studies have shown that 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid, a related compound, was identified in cerebrospinal fluid samples from patients with TBEV infection, highlighting its involvement in metabolic pathways that differentiate disease states (PMID:39569456 ). Additionally, it has been noted that 4,4,4-trifluoro-2-oxobutanoic acid serves as a significant metabolite in the bacterial degradation of fipronil, indicating its relevance in environmental biochemistry (PMID:39549993 ). Furthermore, kinetic studies suggest that 4-methylthio-2-oxobutanoic acid is involved in enzymatic mechanisms that include acetyl-CoA, emphasizing its biochemical significance (PMID:39322014 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
2-KetobutanoateChEBI
2-KetobutyrateChEBI
2-OxobutyrateChEBI
alpha-KetobutyrateChEBI
alpha-OxobutyrateChEBI
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Molecular FormulaC4H5O3
Average Mass101.0807
Monoisotopic Mass101.023869026
IUPAC Name2-oxobutanoate
Traditional Name2-oxobutanoate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CCC(=O)C([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C4H6O3/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/p-1
InChI KeyTYEYBOSBBBHJIV-UHFFFAOYSA-M