Showing chemical card for 2-(2-carboxy-4-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethyl phosphate (CFc000283565)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:36:57 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283565
Molecule Identification
Common Name
2-(2-carboxy-4-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethyl phosphate
Definition
2-(2-carboxy-4-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethyl phosphate, also known as cthz-P, belongs to thiazolecarboxylic acids and derivatives class of compounds. Those are heterocyclic compounds containing a thiazole ring which bears a carboxylic acid group (or a derivative thereof). 2-(2-carboxy-4-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethyl phosphate is soluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2-(2-carboxy-4-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethyl phosphate can be found in a number of food items such as rubus (blackberry, raspberry), triticale, fenugreek, and cloudberry, which makes 2-(2-carboxy-4-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethyl phosphate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as thiazolecarboxylic acids and derivatives. These are heterocyclic compounds containing a thiazole ring which bears a carboxylic acid group (or a derivative thereof).
