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StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 19:40:48 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:53 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055051
Metabolite Identification
Common Name(S,S)-tartrate
Description(S,S)-tartrate is a dicarboxylic acid and a member of the tartrate chemical class. It features a central carbon backbone with two hydroxyl groups and two carboxyl groups, which contribute to its chiral nature and biological activity. This compound plays a role in various metabolic pathways, particularly in microbial metabolism. For instance, the enzyme FH from Methanocaldococcus jannaschii specifically utilizes (S)-malate and (S,S)-tartrate as substrates, highlighting its importance in the organism's metabolic processes. In contrast, the structurally related enzyme L-TTD from Escherichia coli shows specificity for (R)-malate and (R,R)-tartrate, indicating a divergence in substrate preference among different species. This specificity underscores the role of (S,S)-tartrate in biochemical pathways, particularly in the context of microbial energy production and carbon metabolism. The unique structural features of (S,S)-tartrate not only facilitate its interaction with specific enzymes but also reflect its potential significance in the broader context of metabolic networks. (PMID:37695939 )
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(2S,3S)-2,3-DihydroxysuccinateChEBI
(2S,3S)-TartrateChEBI
(S,S)-TartrateChEBI
D-ThrearateChEBI
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Molecular FormulaC4H4O6
Average Mass148.071
Monoisotopic Mass148.001885009
IUPAC Name(2S,3S)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate
Traditional Name(-)-tartrate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@](O)(C([O-])=O)[C@]([H])(O)C([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C4H6O6/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10/h1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/p-2/t1-,2-/m0/s1
InChI KeyFEWJPZIEWOKRBE-LWMBPPNESA-L