Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 19:54:48 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:09 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055487
Metabolite Identification
Common Name4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-oxoglutarate
Description4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-oxoglutarate is a metabolite classified within the chemical class of oxoglutarates. Its chemical structure features a hydroxyl group and a methyl group attached to the 4-position of a 2-oxoglutarate backbone, which is pivotal in various biochemical pathways. This compound is notably involved in the catabolism of aromatic compounds, specifically functioning as a substrate for the enzyme 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-oxoglutarate aldolase, which catalyzes the final step of the gallate and protocatechuate 4,5-cleavage pathways, linking aromatic degradation to central metabolism (PMID:27741265 ). Additionally, it plays a role in regulatory networks, with genes such as UDP-glycosyltransferase and 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-oxoglutarate aldolase being correlated with quantitative traits in various organisms (PMID:35991419 ). The enzyme itself is classified as a class II aldolase, dependent on divalent metal ions, and exhibits structural and kinetic characteristics that underscore its evolutionary significance in metabolic pathways (PMID:24359411 ). Overall, 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-oxoglutarate serves as a crucial intermediate in microbial metabolism and enzymatic reactions.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-oxoglutarate dianionChEBI
4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-oxoglutaric acid dianionGenerator
4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-oxoglutaric acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC6H6O6
Average Mass174.109
Monoisotopic Mass174.017535073
IUPAC Name2-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-oxopentanedioate
Traditional Name2-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-oxopentanedioate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC(O)(CC(=O)C([O-])=O)C([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C6H8O6/c1-6(12,5(10)11)2-3(7)4(8)9/h12H,2H2,1H3,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)/p-2
InChI KeyYRWAMSXHYBBHFL-UHFFFAOYSA-L