Microbial
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:19:07 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:35 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054577
Metabolite Identification
Common NameN-acetyl-D-phenylalanine
DescriptionN-acetyl-D-phenylalanine is a member of the class of N-acylated amino acids, specifically an acetylated derivative of the D-isomer of phenylalanine. Its chemical structure features an acetyl group attached to the amino group of D-phenylalanine, which influences its solubility and reactivity. In biochemical pathways, N-acetyl-D-phenylalanine is involved in various metabolic processes, including its identification as a secreted flocculant in certain bacterial strains (PMID:40701379 ) and its role in metabolic engineering applications, where it has been produced in significant quantities in Escherichia coli (PMID:37689258 ). Additionally, it has been shown to interact with specific enzymes, demonstrating a preference for N-acylated hydrophobic D-amino acids (PMID:22721690 ). The compound has also been implicated in studies examining differential metabolite levels in cancer research, where it exhibited notable changes in expression related to drug resistance (PMID:34029974 ). Furthermore, it has been utilized in the synthesis of chiral selectors for polymer modifications (PMID:35656848 ), highlighting its versatility in both chemical and biological contexts.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC11H13NO3
Average Mass207.229
Monoisotopic Mass207.089543283
IUPAC Name(2R)-2-[(1-hydroxyethylidene)amino]-3-phenylpropanoic acid
Traditional NameN-acetyl-D-phenylalanine
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC(O)=N[C@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C11H13NO3/c1-8(13)12-10(11(14)15)7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-6,10H,7H2,1H3,(H,12,13)(H,14,15)/t10-/m1/s1
InChI KeyCBQJSKKFNMDLON-SNVBAGLBSA-N