Showing chemical card for 2-(3'-methylthio)propylmalate (CFc000283566)
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
CFc000283566
Molecule Identification
Common Name
2-(3'-methylthio)propylmalate
Definition
2-(3'-methylthio)propylmalate, also known as 2-hydroxy-2-[3-(methylsulfanyl)propyl]succinate or 2-(3-methylsulfanyl)propylmalic acid, belongs to medium-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives class of compounds. Those are hydroxy acids with a 6 to 12 carbon atoms long side chain. 2-(3'-methylthio)propylmalate is slightly soluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2-(3'-methylthio)propylmalate can be found in a number of food items such as broad bean, gram bean, sesbania flower, and cherimoya, which makes 2-(3'-methylthio)propylmalate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives. These are hydroxy acids with a 6 to 12 carbon atoms long side chain.
