Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 20:09:01 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:25 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055861
Metabolite Identification
Common NameD-fuconic acid
DescriptionD-fuconic acid is a carbohydrate derivative belonging to the class of aldonic acids. Its chemical structure features a six-carbon backbone with a carboxylic acid functional group, which is characteristic of aldonic acids. D-fuconic acid is involved in various biochemical pathways, particularly as a substrate for specific enzymes that facilitate its conversion into other metabolites. For instance, studies have shown that it can form protein complexes, as evidenced by the successful crystallization of proteins bound to d-fuconic acid alongside other aldonic acids (PMID:33630388 ). Furthermore, thermal shift assays have demonstrated its interaction with proteins, revealing a dissociation constant (KD) of 13.50 ± 1.6 µM, indicating its binding affinity in biochemical contexts (PMID:28407382 ). The structural data for d-fuconic acid can be accessed in the Protein Data Bank, highlighting its relevance in structural biology and metabolic studies (PMID:33630388 ). Overall, D-fuconic acid serves as an important metabolite within carbohydrate metabolism, contributing to various enzymatic reactions and protein interactions.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
D-Fuconic acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC6H11O6
Average Mass179.149
Monoisotopic Mass179.056111654
IUPAC Name(2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanoate
Traditional NameD-fuconate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@](C)(O)[C@]([H])(O)[C@]([H])(O)[C@@]([H])(O)C([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c1-2(7)3(8)4(9)5(10)6(11)12/h2-5,7-10H,1H3,(H,11,12)/p-1/t2-,3+,4+,5-/m1/s1
InChI KeyNBFWIISVIFCMDK-MGCNEYSASA-M