Showing chemical card for 3-(4'-methylthio)butylmalate (CFc000283623)
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
CFc000283623
Molecule Identification
Common Name
3-(4'-methylthio)butylmalate
Definition
3-(4'-methylthio)butylmalate is slightly soluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 3-(4'-methylthio)butylmalate can be found in a number of food items such as broccoli, yellow zucchini, pepper (spice), and sesbania flower, which makes 3-(4'-methylthio)butylmalate 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.
