Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 20:04:22 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:20 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055754
Metabolite Identification
Common Namebeta-D-galacturonic acid
Descriptionbeta-D-galacturonic acid is a pectin-derived monosaccharide that belongs to the class of uronic acids. Its chemical structure features a six-carbon backbone with a carboxylic acid functional group, which plays a crucial role in its reactivity and interactions. In the context of plant biology, beta-D-galacturonic acid is a key component of pectin, a structural polysaccharide found in the primary cell walls of plants, contributing to cell wall integrity and rigidity. It participates in various biochemical pathways, including those involved in plant defense and cell signaling. For instance, molecular modeling and docking studies have been conducted on Meloidogyne graminicola protein targets, such as β-1,4-endoglucanase and pectate lyase, to explore the binding affinity of beta-D-galacturonic acid, highlighting its potential interactions with proteins involved in plant-pathogen interactions (PMID:11595223 ). Additionally, variations in the number and position of beta-D-galacturonic acid substituents can influence the structure of lipopolysaccharides, further underlining its significance in biochemical processes (PMID:11595223 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
b-D-GalacturonateGenerator
b-D-Galacturonic acidGenerator
beta-D-Galacturonic acidGenerator
Β-D-galacturonateGenerator
Β-D-galacturonic acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC6H9O7
Average Mass193.132
Monoisotopic Mass193.03537621
IUPAC Name(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxane-2-carboxylate
Traditional Name(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxane-2-carboxylate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@]1(O)O[C@]([H])(C([O-])=O)[C@]([H])(O)[C@]([H])(O)[C@@]1([H])O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C6H10O7/c7-1-2(8)4(5(10)11)13-6(12)3(1)9/h1-4,6-9,12H,(H,10,11)/p-1/t1-,2+,3+,4-,6+/m0/s1
InChI KeyAEMOLEFTQBMNLQ-DTEWXJGMSA-M