Showing chemical card for 4-acetamidobutanoate (CFc000337604)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:31:29 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000337604
Molecule Identification
Common Name
4-acetamidobutanoate
Definition
4-acetamidobutanoic acid, also known as n4-acetylaminobutanoate or N-acetyl-4-aminobutyric acid, belongs to gamma amino acids and derivatives class of compounds. Those are amino acids having a (-NH2) group attached to the gamma carbon atom. 4-acetamidobutanoic acid is soluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 4-acetamidobutanoic acid can be found in a number of food items such as jackfruit, hard wheat, chinese bayberry, and strawberry, which makes 4-acetamidobutanoic acid a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. 4-acetamidobutanoic acid can be found primarily in blood, feces, and urine, as well as in human prostate tissue. 4-acetamidobutanoic acid exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as gamma amino acids and derivatives. These are amino acids having a (-NH2) group attached to the gamma carbon atom.
