Record Information
Version1.0
Creation date2015-10-09 22:33:18 UTC
Update date2017-01-19 02:36:40 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC000904
FoodDB RecordFDB022035
Chemical Information
Name2,3-Dihydroxyvaleric acid
Description2,3-Dihydroxyvaleric acid is a metabolite that has been found present in the urine of a patient with 2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria (OMIM 600721), a rare genetic defect with no rapid routine method to detect. (PMID 9260660) [HMDB]
CAS Number26386-47-0
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
2,3-dihydroxy-Valeratehmdb
2,3-dihydroxy-Valeric acidhmdb
2,3-Dihydroxyvaleratehmdb
Chemical FormulaC5H10O4
IUPAC name2,3-dihydroxypentanoic acid
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C5H10O4/c1-2-3(6)4(7)5(8)9/h3-4,6-7H,2H2,1H3,(H,8,9)
InChI KeyCJXCLBPFKGZXJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESCCC(O)C(O)C(O)=O
Average Molecular Weight134.1305
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight134.057908808
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as hydroxy fatty acids. These are fatty acids in which the chain bears a hydroxyl group.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassFatty Acyls
Sub ClassFatty acids and conjugates
Direct ParentHydroxy fatty acids
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Beta-hydroxy acid
  • Branched fatty acid
  • Hydroxy fatty acid
  • Short-chain hydroxy acid
  • Methyl-branched fatty acid
  • Monosaccharide
  • Hydroxy acid
  • Alpha-hydroxy acid
  • Secondary alcohol
  • 1,2-diol
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Alcohol
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organic oxide
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic 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 3 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
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