Showing chemical card for 2-amino-3,7-dideoxy-D-threo-hept-6-ulosonate (CFc000283573)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:36:58 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283573
Molecule Identification
Common Name
2-amino-3,7-dideoxy-D-threo-hept-6-ulosonate
Definition
2-amino-3,7-dideoxy-d-threo-hept-6-ulosonate is soluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2-amino-3,7-dideoxy-d-threo-hept-6-ulosonate can be found in a number of food items such as celeriac, muskmelon, pulses, and grapefruit, which makes 2-amino-3,7-dideoxy-d-threo-hept-6-ulosonate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha amino acids and derivatives. These are amino acids in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom immediately adjacent to the carboxylate group (alpha carbon), or a derivative thereof.
