Microbial
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Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:22:22 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:36 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054645
Metabolite Identification
Common Namepropanoic acid
DescriptionPropanoic acid is a carboxylic acid that serves as a key metabolite in various biochemical pathways. Its chemical structure features a three-carbon chain with a carboxyl functional group, which imparts acidic properties and reactivity. In metabolic processes, propanoic acid is involved in the fermentation pathways of certain gut microbiota, contributing to energy production and maintaining gut health. Additionally, propanoic acid derivatives, such as tri-substituted variants, have been studied for their ability to disrupt intermolecular π-π stacking, enhancing solubility in aqueous environments. Specifically, molecular dynamics simulations have demonstrated that these C─O linked groups can achieve an unprecedented aqueous solubility of 1.2 m, along with a significant electron storage capacity of 7.2 m electron concentration and a theoretical capacity of 193.0 Ah L-1 (PMID:41025567 ). This highlights the potential of propanoic acid and its derivatives in various applications, including energy storage and biochemistry.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
CarboxylatoethaneChEBI
CH3-CH2-COO(-)ChEBI
EtCO2 anionChEBI
EthanecarboxylateChEBI
EthylformateChEBI
MetacetonateChEBI
MethylacetateChEBI
PropanateChEBI
PropanoateChEBI
Propanoic acid, ion(1-)ChEBI
PseudoacetateChEBI
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Molecular FormulaC3H5O2
Average Mass73.072
Monoisotopic Mass73.029502981
IUPAC Namepropanoate
Traditional Namepropionate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CCC([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C3H6O2/c1-2-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5)/p-1
InChI KeyXBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-M