Showing chemical card for L-selenocystathionine (CFc000337872)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:31:58 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000337872
Molecule Identification
Common Name
L-selenocystathionine
Definition
L-selenocystathionine is slightly soluble (in water) and an extremely strong acidic compound (based on its pKa). L-selenocystathionine can be found in a number of food items such as celery leaves, black cabbage, common oregano, and common beet, which makes L-selenocystathionine 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.
