Showing chemical card for 3-(6'-methylthio)hexylmalate (CFc000283627)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:05 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283627
Molecule Identification
Common Name
3-(6'-methylthio)hexylmalate
Definition
3-(6'-methylthio)hexylmalate is practically insoluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 3-(6'-methylthio)hexylmalate can be found in a number of food items such as feijoa, chanterelle, pepper (c. baccatum), and date, which makes 3-(6'-methylthio)hexylmalate 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.
