Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:21:55 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:36 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054635
Metabolite Identification
Common Namephosphinothricin
DescriptionPhosphinothricin is a member of the chemical class of phosphonic acids, specifically known for its role as a broad-spectrum herbicide. Its chemical structure features a phosphinic acid moiety, which is critical for its herbicidal activity. Phosphinothricin acts by inhibiting the enzyme glutamine synthetase, leading to the accumulation of ammonia and subsequent plant death. In biochemical pathways, it is involved in the synthesis of L-phosphinothricin (L-PPT) through a multi-enzyme cascade process, where engineered strains of Escherichia coli are utilized to convert D-phosphinothricin (D-PPT) into the desired L-PPT via the intermediate 2-oxo-4-[(hydroxymethylphosphonyl)] butyric acid (PPO) (PMID:40994337 ). Additionally, the compound is related to other biologically active substances, including the antibiotic fosfomycin and the herbicide glyphosate, highlighting its significance within a broader context of phosphonic acid derivatives (PMID:40652902 ). Furthermore, research has identified novel D-amino acid oxidases that facilitate the deracemization of D, L-phosphinothricin, showcasing its potential for further applications in biochemistry (PMID:40782217 ).
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC5H12NO4P
Average Mass181.1268
Monoisotopic Mass181.0503944
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H12NO4P/c1-11(9,10)3-2-4(6)5(7)8/h4H,2-3,6H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)
InChI KeyIAJOBQBIJHVGMQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N