Showing chemical card for 2-carboxy-L-threo-pentonate (CFc000283578)
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
CFc000283578
Molecule Identification
Common Name
2-carboxy-L-threo-pentonate
Definition
2-carboxy-l-threo-pentonate, also known as 2-carboxy-L-xylonate or 2-hydroxy-2-(1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl)propanedioate, is a member of the class of compounds known as hydroxy fatty acids. Hydroxy fatty acids are fatty acids in which the chain bears a hydroxyl group. 2-carboxy-l-threo-pentonate is soluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2-carboxy-l-threo-pentonate can be found in a number of food items such as star anise, chinese chestnut, passion fruit, and persimmon, which makes 2-carboxy-l-threo-pentonate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
