Imidazol-4-one-5-propionic acid
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IUPAC name
3-(5-Oxo-1,4-dihydroimidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid
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MeSH | Imidazol-4-one-5-propionic+acid |
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C6H8N2O3 | |
Molar mass | 156.139 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Imidazol-4-one-5-propionic acid is an intermediate in the metabolism of histidine. It is a colorless compound that is sensitive to light in air. The compound features an imidazolone ring.[1] It arises via the action of urocanase on urocanic acid. Hydrolysis of the heterocycle to the glutamic acid derivative is catalyzed by imidazolonepropionate hydrolase.
See also[]
- Formiminoglutamic acid
- Urocanate
- Urocanate hydratase
References[]
- ^ Hassall, H.; Greenberg, D. M. (1971). "Preparation and properties of 4(5)-imidazolone-5(4)-propionic acid". Methods Enzymol. 17(Pt. B): 89–91. doi:10.1016/0076-6879(71)17014-0.
Categories:
- Carboxylic acids
- Imidazolines
- Lactams
- Heterocyclic compound stubs