Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 22:57:54 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:24 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054185
Metabolite Identification
Common Name2-oxopent-4-enoic acid
Description2-oxopent-4-enoic acid is a keto acid that belongs to the class of organic compounds known as carboxylic acids. It features a double bond between the fourth and fifth carbon atoms and a keto group at the second carbon, which contributes to its reactivity and involvement in various metabolic pathways. This compound has been implicated in the degradation of aromatic compounds, as evidenced by its identification as an intermediate in the metabolism of 2-hydroxymuconic 6-semialdehyde, where it is produced alongside 4-oxalocrotonic acid and 4-hydroxy-2-oxovaleric acid, ultimately leading to the formation of pyruvic acid (PMID:17090920 ). Additionally, 2-oxopent-4-enoic acid has been observed as a product in the metabolic pathways of catechol and 3-methylcatechol, demonstrating its role as a key intermediate in the catabolism of these aromatic compounds (PMID:5767053 ). Its structural features and involvement in these pathways highlight its significance in biochemical processes related to the breakdown of complex organic molecules.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
Oxopent-4-enoateChEBI
Oxopent-4-enoic acidGenerator
2-Oxopent-4-enoic acidGenerator
2-Hydroxy-2,4-pentadienoic acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC5H5O3
Average Mass113.093
Monoisotopic Mass113.024417601
IUPAC Name2-oxopent-4-enoate
Traditional Nameoxopent-4-enoate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[O-]C(=O)C(=O)CC=C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H6O3/c1-2-3-4(6)5(7)8/h2H,1,3H2,(H,7,8)/p-1
InChI KeyNOXRYJAWRSNUJD-UHFFFAOYSA-M