Record Information
Version1.0
Creation date2015-10-09 22:29:59 UTC
Update date2017-01-19 02:36:20 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC000334
FoodDB RecordFDB022156
Chemical Information
NameSuccinylacetone
DescriptionSuccinylacetone is a tyrosine metabolite (PMID 16448836). It is a specific marker for Tyrosinemia type I. Type I tyrosinemia is an inherited metabolism disorder due to a shortage of the enzyme fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase that is needed to break down tyrosine. [HMDB]
CAS Number51568-18-4
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
4,6-Dioxoheptanoatehmdb
4,6-Dioxoheptanoic acidhmdb
6-DioxoheptanoateGenerator
Succinylacetonehmdb
Chemical FormulaC7H10O4
IUPAC name4,6-dioxoheptanoic acid
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C7H10O4/c1-5(8)4-6(9)2-3-7(10)11/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,10,11)
InChI KeyWYEPBHZLDUPIOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESCC(=O)CC(=O)CCC(O)=O
Average Molecular Weight158.1519
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight158.057908808
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain keto acids and derivatives. These are keto acids with a 6 to 12 carbon atoms long side chain.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassKeto acids and derivatives
Sub ClassMedium-chain keto acids and derivatives
Direct ParentMedium-chain keto acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Medium-chain keto acid
  • Gamma-keto acid
  • 1,3-diketone
  • 1,3-dicarbonyl compound
  • Ketone
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
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 20 mg
Delivery TimeNot Available
Storage Formsolid
Storage Conditions-80°C
StabilityNot Available
PurityNot Available
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Rosa Vazquez Fresnovazquezf@ualberta.ca
Commercial Vendors
AKSci 7197AB
MetaSci HMDB0000635
Sigma-Aldrich HMDB0000635
Toronto Research Chemicals S692060
Toronto Research Chemicals S692063