Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-04-29 22:44:45 UTC
Update Date2024-10-06 22:07:29 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0049850
Metabolite Identification
Common NameArsenobetaine
DescriptionArsenobetaine is found in crustaceans. Arsenobetaine is found in algae, lobsters, sharks, etc. Arsenobetaine is an organoarsenic compound that is the main source of arsenic found in fish. It is the arsenic analogue of trimethylglycine, commonly known as betaine. The biochemistry and its biosynthesis are similar to the biosynthesis of choline and betaine. The; Besides several other arsenic compounds, such as dimethylarsine and trimethylarsine, arsenobetaine is a common substance in the marine biological systems for arsenic detoxification.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(Carboxymethyl)trimethylarsonium hydroxide inner saltHMDB
(Carboxymethyl)trimethylarsonium hydroxide inner salt, 9ciHMDB
2-(trimethylarsonio)AcetateHMDB
Arsenobetaine monohydrateHMDB
Arsonium, (carboxymethyl)trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner saltHMDB
Molecular FormulaC5H11AsO2
Average Mass178.0612
Monoisotopic Mass177.997501013
IUPAC Name2-(trimethylarsaniumyl)acetate
Traditional Namearsenobetaine
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
C[As+](C)(C)CC([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H11AsO2/c1-6(2,3)4-5(7)8/h4H2,1-3H3
InChI KeySPTHHTGLGVZZRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N