Showing chemical card for 2-succinylbenzoate (CFc000283603)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:02 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283603
Molecule Identification
Common Name
2-succinylbenzoate
Definition
O-succinylbenzoate, also known as 4-(2'-carboxyphenyl)-4-oxobutyric acid or 2-(3-carboxypropionyl)benzoic acid, is a member of the class of compounds known as alkyl-phenylketones. Alkyl-phenylketones are aromatic compounds containing a ketone substituted by one alkyl group, and a phenyl group. O-succinylbenzoate is practically insoluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). O-succinylbenzoate can be synthesized from benzoic acid. O-succinylbenzoate can also be synthesized into 4-(2-carboxyphenyl)-4-oxobutanoyl-CoA. O-succinylbenzoate can be found in a number of food items such as nectarine, green bean, japanese persimmon, and rye, which makes O-succinylbenzoate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. O-succinylbenzoate may be a unique E.coli metabolite.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alkyl-phenylketones. These are aromatic compounds containing a ketone substituted by one alkyl group, and a phenyl group.
