Showing chemical card for 5-hydroxyindole thiazolidine carboxylate (CFc000283733)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:17 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283733
Molecule Identification
Common Name
5-hydroxyindole thiazolidine carboxylate
Definition
5-hydroxyindole thiazolidine carboxylate belongs to alpha amino acids and derivatives class of compounds. Those are amino acids in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom immediately adjacent to the carboxylate group (alpha carbon), or a derivative thereof. 5-hydroxyindole thiazolidine carboxylate is practically insoluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). 5-hydroxyindole thiazolidine carboxylate can be found in a number of food items such as biscuit, common pea, black salsify, and guava, which makes 5-hydroxyindole thiazolidine carboxylate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha amino acids and derivatives. These are amino acids in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom immediately adjacent to the carboxylate group (alpha carbon), or a derivative thereof.