Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 19:58:31 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:11 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055544
Metabolite Identification
Common Name4,5-dihydroxyphthalate
Description4,5-dihydroxyphthalate is a dihydroxy derivative of phthalate, belonging to the class of aromatic compounds. Its chemical structure features a phthalate backbone with hydroxyl groups at the 4 and 5 positions, making it a crucial intermediate in the biodegradation of phthalates. This compound is primarily involved in microbial metabolic pathways where it serves as a substrate for enzymes such as phthalate dioxygenase (PDO) and 4,5-dihydroxyphthalate decarboxylase, facilitating the conversion of phthalate to protocatechuate (PMID:22805854 ). The aerobic breakdown of phthalate is initiated by PDO, which generates cis-4,5-dihydro-4,5-dihydroxyphthalate, leading to further degradation (PMID:16922496 ; PMID:16866348 ). In soil environments, the 2,3-epoxy-2,3-dihydrobenzoyl-CoA and 4,5-dihydroxyphthalate pathways are particularly active, highlighting its role in bioremediation processes (PMID:40997471 ). Additionally, the presence of genes encoding for enzymes involved in its metabolism underscores its significance in microbial catabolic pathways (PMID:9851995 ; PMID:12844210 ). Overall, 4,5-dihydroxyphthalate is a key metabolite in the microbial degradation of phthalates, contributing to the ecological cycling of aromatic compounds.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
4,5-Dihydroxybenzene-1,2-dicarboxylateChEBI
4,5-DihydroxyphthalateChEBI
4,5-Dihydroxyphthalate dianionChEBI
4,5-Dihydroxybenzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acidGenerator
4,5-Dihydroxyphthalic acidGenerator
4,5-Dihydroxyphthalic acid dianionGenerator
4,5-Dihydroxyphthalic acid(2-)Generator
Molecular FormulaC8H4O6
Average Mass196.115
Monoisotopic Mass196.001885009
IUPAC Name4,5-dicarboxybenzene-1,2-bis(olate)
Traditional Name4,5-dicarboxybenzene-1,2-bis(olate)
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
OC(=O)C1=CC([O-])=C([O-])C=C1C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C8H6O6/c9-5-1-3(7(11)12)4(8(13)14)2-6(5)10/h1-2,9-10H,(H,11,12)(H,13,14)/p-2
InChI KeyYZBCICVNBHNLTK-UHFFFAOYSA-L