Showing chemical card for 3-hexaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (CFc000337580)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:31:27 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000337580
Molecule Identification
Common Name
3-hexaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
Definition
3-hexaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid is a member of the class of compounds known as polyprenylphenols. Polyprenylphenols are compounds containing a polyisoprene chain attached to a phenol group. Thus, 3-hexaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid is considered to be a quinone lipid molecule. 3-hexaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid is practically insoluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 3-hexaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid can be found in a number of food items such as grass pea, pine nut, muskmelon, and white mustard, which makes 3-hexaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. 3-hexaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans. In humans, 3-hexaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid is involved in the ubiquinone biosynthesis.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as polyprenylphenols. Polyprenylphenols are compounds containing a polyisoprene chain attached to a phenol group.
