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Version | 2.0 |
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Created at | 2005-11-16 15:48:42 UTC |
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Updated at | 2021-08-19 23:58:59 UTC |
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NP-MRD ID | NP0001266 |
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Secondary Accession Numbers | None |
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Natural Product Identification |
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Common Name | Leucinic acid |
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Description | Leucinic acid, also known as leucic acid, 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid or 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as hydroxy fatty acids. These are fatty acids in which the chain bears a hydroxyl group. Leucinic acid is a valeric acid derivative having a hydroxy substituent at the 2-position and a methyl substituent at the 4-position. It is an alpha-hydroxy analogue of leucine and a metabolite of the branched-chain amino acid leucine. Leucinic acid is found in all organisms ranging from bacteria to plants to animals. Leucinic acid has been found in a patient with dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase (DLD) deficiency (PMID: 6688766 ). DLD deficiency is caused by mutations in the DLD gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. A common feature of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase deficiency is a potentially life-threatening buildup of lactic acid in tissues (lactic acidosis), which can cause nausea, vomiting, severe breathing problems, and an abnormal heartbeat. Neurological problems are also common in this condition; the first symptoms in affected infants are often decreased muscle tone (hypotonia) and extreme tiredness (lethargy). As the problems worsen, affected infants can have difficulty feeding, decreased alertness, and seizures. Liver problems can also occur in dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase deficiency, ranging from an enlarged liver (hepatomegaly) to life-threatening liver failure. In some affected people, liver disease, which can begin anytime from infancy to adulthood, is the primary symptom. Leucinic acid is also present in the urine of patients with short bowel syndrome (PMID: 4018104 ) |
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Structure | InChI=1S/C6H12O3/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4-5,7H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9) |
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Synonyms | Value | Source |
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2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid | ChEBI | 2-Hydroxyisohexanoic acid | ChEBI | alpha-Hydroxyisocaproic acid | ChEBI | Leucic acid | ChEBI | 2-Hydroxyisocaproate | Generator | 2-Hydroxyisohexanoate | Generator | a-Hydroxyisocaproate | Generator | a-Hydroxyisocaproic acid | Generator | alpha-Hydroxyisocaproate | Generator | Α-hydroxyisocaproate | Generator | Α-hydroxyisocaproic acid | Generator | Leucate | Generator | Leucinate | Generator | alpha-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, (R)-isomer | HMDB | alpha-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, calcium (2:1) salt, (S)-isomer | HMDB | alpha-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, monosodium salt | HMDB | alpha-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, (S)-isomer | HMDB | 2-Hydroxy-4-methyl-valerate | HMDB | 2-Hydroxy-4-methyl-valeric acid | HMDB | 2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate | HMDB | 2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid | HMDB | 2-Hydroxy-4-methylvalerate | HMDB | 2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid | HMDB | a-Hydroxy-iso-caproate | HMDB | a-Hydroxy-iso-caproic acid | HMDB | alpha-Hydroxy-iso-caproate | HMDB | alpha-Hydroxy-iso-caproic acid | HMDB | DL-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate | HMDB | DL-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid | HMDB | DL-2-Hydroxyisocaproate | HMDB | DL-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid | HMDB | DL-a-Hydroxyisocaproate | HMDB | DL-a-Hydroxyisocaproic acid | HMDB | DL-alpha-Hydroxyisocaproate | HMDB | DL-alpha-Hydroxyisocaproic acid | HMDB | DL-Leucate | HMDB | DL-Leucic acid | HMDB | Leucinic acid | ChEBI | D-Leucate | Generator |
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Chemical Formula | C6H12O3 |
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Average Mass | 132.1577 Da |
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Monoisotopic Mass | 132.07864 Da |
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IUPAC Name | 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid |
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Traditional Name | leucate |
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CAS Registry Number | 498-36-2 |
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SMILES | CC(C)CC(O)C(O)=O |
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InChI Identifier | InChI=1S/C6H12O3/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4-5,7H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9) |
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InChI Key | LVRFTAZAXQPQHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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Experimental Spectra |
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| Spectrum Type | Description | Depositor Email | Depositor Organization | Depositor | Deposition Date | View |
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1D NMR | 1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, H2O, experimental) | Wishart Lab | Wishart Lab | David Wishart | 2021-06-20 | View Spectrum | 2D NMR | [1H, 13C]-HSQC NMR Spectrum (2D, 600 MHz, H2O, experimental) | Wishart Lab | Wishart Lab | David Wishart | 2021-06-20 | View Spectrum |
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Predicted Spectra |
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Species |
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Chemical Taxonomy |
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Description | Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as hydroxy fatty acids. These are fatty acids in which the chain bears a hydroxyl group. |
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Kingdom | Organic compounds |
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Super Class | Lipids and lipid-like molecules |
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Class | Fatty Acyls |
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Sub Class | Fatty acids and conjugates |
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Direct Parent | Hydroxy fatty acids |
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Substituents | - Branched fatty acid
- Hydroxy fatty acid
- Methyl-branched fatty acid
- Alpha-hydroxy acid
- Hydroxy acid
- Secondary alcohol
- Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
- Carboxylic acid
- Carboxylic acid derivative
- Organooxygen compound
- Carbonyl group
- Alcohol
- Hydrocarbon derivative
- Organic oxide
- Organic oxygen compound
- Aliphatic acyclic compound
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Molecular Framework | Aliphatic acyclic compounds |
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Physical Properties |
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State | Solid |
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