Showing chemical card for 3-(7'-methylthio)heptylmalate (CFc000283628)
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
CFc000283628
Molecule Identification
Common Name
3-(7'-methylthio)heptylmalate
Definition
3-(7'-methylthio)heptylmalate is practically insoluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 3-(7'-methylthio)heptylmalate can be found in a number of food items such as teff, babassu palm, corn, and cauliflower, which makes 3-(7'-methylthio)heptylmalate 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.
