Showing chemical card for 4,5-seco-dopa (CFc000283680)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:11 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283680
Molecule Identification
Common Name
4,5-seco-dopa
Definition
4,5-seco-dopa is a member of the class of compounds known as L-alpha-amino acids. L-alpha-amino acids are alpha amino acids which have the L-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom. 4,5-seco-dopa is practically insoluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). 4,5-seco-dopa can be found in a number of food items such as safflower, yautia, pitanga, and anise, which makes 4,5-seco-dopa a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as l-alpha-amino acids. These are alpha amino acids which have the L-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom.
