Showing chemical card for phosphinomethylisomalate (CFc000283978)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:44 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283978
Molecule Identification
Common Name
phosphinomethylisomalate
Definition
Phosphinomethylisomalate belongs to beta hydroxy acids and derivatives class of compounds. Those are compounds containing a carboxylic acid substituted with a hydroxyl group on the C3 carbon atom. Phosphinomethylisomalate is soluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). Phosphinomethylisomalate can be found in a number of food items such as nance, purple mangosteen, babassu palm, and kombu, which makes phosphinomethylisomalate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as beta hydroxy acids and derivatives. Beta hydroxy acids and derivatives are compounds containing a carboxylic acid substituted with a hydroxyl group on the C3 carbon atom.
