Showing chemical card for 2-(6'-methylthio)hexylmalate (CFc000283569)
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
CFc000283569
Molecule Identification
Common Name
2-(6'-methylthio)hexylmalate
Definition
2-(6'-methylthio)hexylmalate is practically insoluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2-(6'-methylthio)hexylmalate can be found in a number of food items such as common mushroom, greenthread tea, butternut squash, and romaine lettuce, which makes 2-(6'-methylthio)hexylmalate 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.
