Showing chemical card for 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate (CFc000283619)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:04 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283619
Molecule Identification
Common Name
3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate
Definition
3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate, also known as 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-oxopropanoate, belongs to phenylpyruvic acid derivatives class of compounds. Those are compounds containing a phenylpyruvic acid moiety, which consists of a phenyl group substituted at the second position by an pyruvic acid. 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate is slightly soluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate can be found in a number of food items such as potato, skunk currant, dock, and towel gourd, which makes 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenylpyruvic acid derivatives. Phenylpyruvic acid derivatives are compounds containing a phenylpyruvic acid moiety, which consists of a phenyl group substituted at the second position by an pyruvic acid.
