Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 19:47:59 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:02 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055275
Metabolite Identification
Common Name2-oxooctanoic acid
Description2-oxooctanoic acid is a member of the α-keto acid chemical class, characterized by its ketone functional group adjacent to a carboxylic acid. This metabolite plays a role in various biochemical pathways, including the conversion of fatty acids, as demonstrated by its production from octanoic acid under mild conditions, achieving over 99% conversion without hydroxyacid accumulation (PMID:29125663 ). Its unique reactivity is highlighted in studies showing that 2-oxooctanoic acid undergoes distinct acid-mediated photochemical processes compared to other compounds, contributing to the formation of amphiphilic molecules (PMID:24559493 ). Additionally, it has been shown to react with other α-keto acids, such as pyruvic acid, in the synthesis of fatty acid derivatives (PMID:29806009 ). The compound also exhibits increased binding affinity in certain enzymatic variants, indicating its significance in metabolic pathways involving α- and β-unnatural amino acids (PMID:30478262 ). Furthermore, the hydration and deprotonation characteristics of 2-oxooctanoic acid have been studied in relation to pH, providing insight into its behavior in aqueous environments (PMID:29032688 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
2-Keto-N-caprylateChEBI
2-oxo-OctanoateChEBI
2-OxocaprylateChEBI
alpha-KetooctanoateChEBI
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2-oxo-Octanoic acidGenerator
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a-KetooctanoateGenerator
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Molecular FormulaC8H13O3
Average Mass157.19
Monoisotopic Mass157.087017859
IUPAC Name2-oxooctanoate
Traditional Name2-oxooctanoate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CCCCCCC(=O)C([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C8H14O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7(9)8(10)11/h2-6H2,1H3,(H,10,11)/p-1
InChI KeyGPPUPQFYDYLTIY-UHFFFAOYSA-M