Showing chemical card for 4-maleyl-acetoacetate (CFc000283700)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:13 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283700
Molecule Identification
Common Name
4-maleyl-acetoacetate
Definition
4-maleyl-acetoacetate is slightly soluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). 4-maleyl-acetoacetate can be found in a number of food items such as grass pea, vanilla, burdock, and pomegranate, which makes 4-maleyl-acetoacetate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain keto acids and derivatives. These are keto acids with a 6 to 12 carbon atoms long side chain.
