Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 19:48:00 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:02 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055276
Metabolite Identification
Common Name2-oxopentanoic acid
Description2-oxopentanoic acid is a keto acid that belongs to the chemical class of organic acids. Its structure features a five-carbon chain with a ketone functional group at the second carbon, making it a key intermediate in various metabolic pathways. Notably, 2-oxopentanoic acid, specifically in its form as 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid, has been studied for its regioselective hydroxylation mechanism catalyzed by BbHPPD (PMID:40259890 ). This compound is also implicated in the synthesis of hybrid peptide-polyketides, showcasing an unprecedented 4-amino-3-hydroxymethyl-3-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid moiety (PMID:39902661 ). Additionally, kinetic studies have highlighted its role alongside other bulky 2-keto acids in enzymatic reactions (PMID:39032700 ). In clinical contexts, changes in levels of 5-Guanidino-3-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid have been identified as biomarkers for heart remodeling post left ventricular assist device support (PMID:36355151 ). Furthermore, 2-oxopentanoic acid has been noted as a potential responsive ligand in tsetse fly species, indicating its ecological relevance (PMID:3258 ...). Overall, 2-oxopentanoic acid serves as an important metabolite in both biochemical and ecological studies.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
2-OxovalerateChEBI
alpha-KetovalerateChEBI
2-Oxovaleric acidGenerator
a-KetovalerateGenerator
a-Ketovaleric acidGenerator
alpha-Ketovaleric acidGenerator
Α-ketovalerateGenerator
Α-ketovaleric acidGenerator
2-Oxopentanoic acidGenerator
2-Ketopentanoic acid, sodium saltMeSH
2-KetovalerateMeSH
2-Ketopentanoic acidMeSH
Molecular FormulaC5H7O3
Average Mass115.109
Monoisotopic Mass115.040067665
IUPAC Name2-oxopentanoate
Traditional Name2-oxovalerate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CCCC(=O)C([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H8O3/c1-2-3-4(6)5(7)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)/p-1
InChI KeyKDVFRMMRZOCFLS-UHFFFAOYSA-M