Showing chemical card for 2-(4'-methylthio)butylmalate (CFc000283567)
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
CFc000283567
Molecule Identification
Common Name
2-(4'-methylthio)butylmalate
Definition
2-(4'-methylthio)butylmalate is slightly soluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2-(4'-methylthio)butylmalate can be found in a number of food items such as fenugreek, chinese cinnamon, kumquat, and rapini, which makes 2-(4'-methylthio)butylmalate 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.
