Microbial
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:01:03 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:26 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054239
Metabolite Identification
Common Name3-phenylpyruvic acid
Description3-phenylpyruvic acid is a member of the class of organic compounds known as α-keto acids. Its chemical structure features a phenyl group attached to a pyruvic acid backbone, characterized by a keto functional group at the second carbon position. This compound is involved in several metabolic pathways, notably the shikimic acid pathway, which is crucial for the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids. Evidence suggests that boron deficiency can enhance the synthesis of 3-phenylpyruvic acid alongside other metabolites like l-phenylalanine and salicylic acid, indicating its role in plant metabolism (PMID:36611002 ). Additionally, 3-phenylpyruvic acid has been shown to enhance insulin release and glucose uptake in muscle cells, highlighting its potential significance in glucose metabolism and energy regulation (PMID:23943314 ). Furthermore, its insulin-releasing effects have been examined in clonal beta cells, suggesting a role in pancreatic function and glucose homeostasis (PMID:10630382 ). Overall, 3-phenylpyruvic acid serves as an important metabolite with implications in both plant and animal biochemical pathways.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)pyruvateChEBI
3-Phenyl-2-oxopropanoateChEBI
3-PhenylpyruvateChEBI
3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)pyruvic acidGenerator
3-Phenyl-2-oxopropanoic acidGenerator
3-Phenylpyruvic acidGenerator
Keto-phenylpyruvic acidGenerator
β-phenylpyruvic acidGenerator
2-oxo-3-Phenylpropanoic acidGenerator
beta-Phenylpyruvic acidMeSH
PhenylpyruvateMeSH
Phenylpyruvic acid, calcium saltMeSH
Phenylpyruvic acid, sodium saltMeSH
Phenylpyruvic acidMeSH
Molecular FormulaC9H7O3
Average Mass163.1501
Monoisotopic Mass163.03951909
IUPAC Name2-oxo-3-phenylpropanoate
Traditional Nameβ-phenylpyruvate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[O-]C(=O)C(=O)CC1=CC=CC=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C9H8O3/c10-8(9(11)12)6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5H,6H2,(H,11,12)/p-1
InChI KeyBTNMPGBKDVTSJY-UHFFFAOYSA-M