Showing chemical card for 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol-4-phosphate (CFc000283577)
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
CFc000283577
Molecule Identification
Common Name
2-C-methyl-D-erythritol-4-phosphate
Definition
2-c-methyl-d-erythritol-4-phosphate is a member of the class of compounds known as monoalkyl phosphates. Monoalkyl phosphates are organic compounds containing a phosphate group that is linked to exactly one alkyl chain. 2-c-methyl-d-erythritol-4-phosphate is soluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2-c-methyl-d-erythritol-4-phosphate can be found in a number of food items such as tea, narrowleaf cattail, chickpea, and rocket salad (sspecies), which makes 2-c-methyl-d-erythritol-4-phosphate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as monoalkyl phosphates. These are organic compounds containing a phosphate group that is linked to exactly one alkyl chain.
