Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 19:50:51 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:05 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055388
Metabolite Identification
Common Name3-maleylpyruvic acid
Description3-maleylpyruvic acid is a dicarboxylic acid and a key metabolite involved in various biochemical pathways. Its chemical structure features a pyruvic acid backbone with a maleyl group, which contributes to its reactivity and role in metabolic processes. This compound has been identified as a primary inducer for inducible systems, highlighting its significance in metabolic regulation (PMID:39548649 ). Additionally, the 3-maleylpyruvic acid-inducible system has been utilized in metabolic pathway research, showcasing its potential in detecting highly unstable metabolites and facilitating the development of biosensors for the intracellular or extracellular determination of related compounds, such as gentisic acid (PMID:39548649 ). The involvement of 3-maleylpyruvic acid in these pathways underscores its importance in both metabolic studies and biotechnological applications, reflecting its utility in understanding and manipulating metabolic networks.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
3-Maleylpyruvic acidGenerator
Maleylpyruvic acidMeSH
MaleylpyruvateMeSH
Molecular FormulaC7H4O6
Average Mass184.104
Monoisotopic Mass184.001885009
IUPAC Name(2Z)-4,6-dioxohept-2-enedioate
Traditional Name3-maleylpyruvate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H]\C(=C(/[H])C(=O)CC(=O)C([O-])=O)C([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C7H6O6/c8-4(1-2-6(10)11)3-5(9)7(12)13/h1-2H,3H2,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)/p-2/b2-1-
InChI KeyAZCFLHZUFANAOR-UPHRSURJSA-L