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Pyridoxamine (PC000270)

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Creation date2015-10-09 22:29:35 UTC
Update date2017-01-19 02:36:18 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC000270
FoodDB RecordFDB021819
Chemical Information
NamePyridoxamine
DescriptionPyridoxamine, also known as PM, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pyridoxamine 5'-phosphates. These are heterocyclic aromatic compounds containing a pyridoxamine that carries a phosphate group at the 5'-position. Pyridoxamine is a very strong basic compound (based on its pKa). Pyridoxamine exists in all living species, ranging from bacteria to humans. Within humans, pyridoxamine participates in a number of enzymatic reactions. In particular, pyridoxamine can be converted into pyridoxal through its interaction with the enzyme pyridoxine-5'-phosphate oxidase. In addition, pyridoxamine can be converted into pyridoxamine 5'-phosphate; which is catalyzed by the enzyme pyridoxal kinase. In humans, pyridoxamine is involved in vitamin B6 metabolism. Outside of the human body, Pyridoxamine is found, on average, in the highest concentration within milk (cow). Pyridoxamine has also been detected, but not quantified in, several different foods, such as rocket salad, rose hips, globe artichokes, groundcherries, and wild leeks. This could make pyridoxamine a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. A monohydroxypyridine that is pyridine substituted by a hydroxy group at position 3, an aminomethyl group at position 4, a hydroxymethyl group at position 5 and a methyl group at position 2.
CAS Number85-87-0
Structure
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MOLSDFPDBSMILESInChI
Synonyms
SynonymSource
2-Methyl-4-aminomethyl-5-hydroxymethyl-3-pyridinolHMDB
4-(Aminomethyl)-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-3-pyridinolHMDB
4-(AMINOMETHYL)-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-olChEBI
4-(Aminomethyl)-5-hydroxy-6-methyl-3-pyridinemethanolHMDB
PMChEBI
PyridoxylamineHMDB
Chemical FormulaC8H12N2O2
IUPAC name4-(aminomethyl)-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C8H12N2O2/c1-5-8(12)7(2-9)6(4-11)3-10-5/h3,11-12H,2,4,9H2,1H3
InChI KeyNHZMQXZHNVQTQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESCC1=C(O)C(CN)=C(CO)C=N1
Average Molecular Weight168.1931
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight168.089877638
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pyridoxamine 5'-phosphates. These are heterocyclic aromatic compounds containing a pyridoxamine that carries a phosphate group at the 5'-position.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassPyridines and derivatives
Sub ClassPyridoxamines
Direct ParentPyridoxamine 5'-phosphates
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Pyridoxamine 5'-phosphate
  • Aralkylamine
  • Hydroxypyridine
  • Methylpyridine
  • Heteroaromatic compound
  • Azacycle
  • Amine
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Alcohol
  • Aromatic alcohol
  • Primary amine
  • Primary alcohol
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Primary aliphatic amine
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Melting PointNot Available
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity AvailableProduction upon request, up to 2 g
Delivery TimeNot Available
Storage Formsolid
Storage Conditions-80°C
StabilityNot Available
PurityNot Available
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
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