Record Information
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StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 19:40:43 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:53 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055046
Metabolite Identification
Common Name(R)-mandelate
Description(R)-mandelate is a chiral compound belonging to the class of organic acids, specifically a mandelate derivative. Its chemical structure features a mandelic acid backbone, characterized by a phenyl group attached to a carbon atom adjacent to a carboxylic acid, with the (R) configuration denoting the specific spatial arrangement of its substituents. In biochemical pathways, (R)-mandelate is involved in various enzymatic reactions, including its role as a substrate and inhibitor in enzymatic assays, where it can influence the activity of certain enzymes, as indicated by studies that demonstrate its competitive inhibition properties (PMID:30745990 ). Additionally, (R)-mandelate is a product of engineered enzymatic reactions, showcasing its importance in synthetic biology for the stereodivergent synthesis of mandelate derivatives (PMID:36929048 ). The compound's kinetic parameters have been characterized, revealing a Km value of 1.2 mM, suggesting its affinity in enzymatic contexts (PMID:24472022 ). Furthermore, (R)-mandelate's interactions with proteins have been studied, revealing significant conformational changes in enzyme loops upon binding (PMID:24472022 ), highlighting its relevance in metabolic pathways and potential applications in pharmaceuticals.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetateChEBI
(R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acidGenerator
(R)-Mandelic acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC8H7O3
Average Mass151.142
Monoisotopic Mass151.040067665
IUPAC Name(2R)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate
Traditional Name(R)-hydroxy(phenyl)acetate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@](O)(C([O-])=O)C1=CC=CC=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c9-7(8(10)11)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5,7,9H,(H,10,11)/p-1/t7-/m1/s1
InChI KeyIWYDHOAUDWTVEP-SSDOTTSWSA-M