Showing chemical card for 2-dehydropantoate (CFc000283584)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:36:59 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283584
Molecule Identification
Common Name
2-dehydropantoate
Definition
2-dehydropantoic acid, also known as ketopantoate, belongs to short-chain keto acids and derivatives class of compounds. Those are keto acids with an alkyl chain the contains less than 6 carbon atoms. 2-dehydropantoic acid is soluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2-dehydropantoic acid can be found in a number of food items such as radish (variety), red algae, cherimoya, and avocado, which makes 2-dehydropantoic acid a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. 2-dehydropantoic acid exists in E.coli (prokaryote) and yeast (eukaryote).
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as short-chain keto acids and derivatives. These are keto acids with an alkyl chain the contains less than 6 carbon atoms.
