Record Information
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Creation date2015-10-09 22:33:28 UTC
Update date2017-01-19 02:36:41 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC000934
FoodDB RecordFDB022040
Chemical Information
Name3-Hydroxyglutaric acid
Description3-Hydroxyglutaric acid is a key metabolite in glutaryl co-enzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency, and is considered to be a potential neurotoxin. The urine level of 3-Hydroxyglutaric acid is elevated in Glutaric Aciduria Type I (glutaryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency) patients. (PMID 16573641) [HMDB]
CAS Number638-18-6
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
3-hydroxy-glutaratehmdb
3-hydroxy-glutaric acidhmdb
3-Hydroxyglutaratehmdb
3-Hydroxyglutaric acidhmdb
Chemical FormulaC5H8O5
IUPAC name3-hydroxypentanedioic acid
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C5H8O5/c6-3(1-4(7)8)2-5(9)10/h3,6H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)
InChI KeyZQHYXNSQOIDNTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESOC(CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O
Average Molecular Weight148.114
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight148.037173366
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as beta hydroxy acids and derivatives. Beta hydroxy acids and derivatives are compounds containing a carboxylic acid substituted with a hydroxyl group on the C3 carbon atom.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassHydroxy acids and derivatives
Sub ClassBeta hydroxy acids and derivatives
Direct ParentBeta hydroxy acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Short-chain hydroxy acid
  • Beta-hydroxy acid
  • Fatty acid
  • Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Alcohol
  • 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 5 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
Cayman Chemical 16334
Toronto Research Chemicals H942580