Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 20:04:45 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:20 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055765
Metabolite Identification
Common Namebeta-D-glucuronic acid
Descriptionbeta-D-glucuronic acid is a carbohydrate belonging to the class of uronic acids. It is characterized by a six-carbon structure with a carboxylic acid group at the C6 position, which distinguishes it from glucose. This metabolite plays a crucial role in various biochemical pathways, particularly in the detoxification processes within the liver, where it is conjugated to drugs and xenobiotics to enhance their solubility and facilitate excretion. Additionally, beta-D-glucuronic acid is involved in the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, which are essential components of the extracellular matrix and play a role in cell signaling and tissue hydration. The enzymatic activity of beta-D-glucuronidases is significant, as these enzymes catalyze the hydrolysis of beta-D-glucuronic acid residues from the non-reducing ends of various substrates, thereby influencing the metabolism of numerous compounds (PMID:37364952 ). Furthermore, its presence can be utilized in microbiological studies, such as isolating specific bacteria from environmental samples using media supplemented with beta-D-glucuronic acid derivatives (PMID:37989000 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
b-D-GlucuronateGenerator
b-D-Glucuronic acidGenerator
beta-D-Glucuronic acidGenerator
Β-D-glucuronateGenerator
Β-D-glucuronic acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC6H9O7
Average Mass193.132
Monoisotopic Mass193.03537621
IUPAC Name(2S,3S,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxane-2-carboxylate
Traditional Nameglucuronate
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-QIUUJYRFSA-M