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Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2020-12-10 18:37:33 UTC
Update Date2024-04-30 19:32:23 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0000429
Metabolite Identification
Common Name3-Aminoisobutanoic acid
Description3-Aminoisobutanoic acid, also known as b-aminoisobutyrate or 2-methyl-beta-alanine, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as beta amino acids and derivatives. These are amino acids having a (-NH2) group attached to the beta carbon atom. 3-Aminoisobutanoic acid is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble in water, and relatively neutral. 3-Aminoisobutanoic acid exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans. 3-aminoisobutanoic acid can be biosynthesized from ureidoisobutyric acid; which is mediated by the enzyme Beta-ureidopropionase. In humans, 3-aminoisobutanoic acid is involved in the metabolic disorder called the beta-ureidopropionase deficiency pathway. Beta-ureidopropionase deficiency is an inborn error of pyrimidine degradation associated with neurological abnormalities (OMIM 606673 ). 3-Aminoisobutanoic acid is a potentially toxic compound.
Structure
Synonyms
Molecular FormulaC4H9NO2
Average Mass103.1198
Monoisotopic Mass103.063328537
IUPAC Name3-amino-2-methylpropanoic acid
Traditional Name(+)-β-aminoisobutyric acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC(CN)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C4H9NO2/c1-3(2-5)4(6)7/h3H,2,5H2,1H3,(H,6,7)
InChI KeyQCHPKSFMDHPSNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N