Showing chemical card for 3-(3'-methylthio)propylmalate (CFc000283622)
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
CFc000283622
Molecule Identification
Common Name
3-(3'-methylthio)propylmalate
Definition
3-(3'-methylthio)propylmalate, also known as 3-(3-methylsulfanyl)propylmalic acid, belongs to medium-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives class of compounds. Those are hydroxy acids with a 6 to 12 carbon atoms long side chain. 3-(3'-methylthio)propylmalate is soluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 3-(3'-methylthio)propylmalate can be found in a number of food items such as elderberry, fig, bitter gourd, and potato, which makes 3-(3'-methylthio)propylmalate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives. These are hydroxy acids with a 6 to 12 carbon atoms long side chain.
