CAS 119-24-4: pteroic acid
Description:Pteroic acid, with the CAS number 119-24-4, is a naturally occurring compound that belongs to the class of pteridines. It is a yellow crystalline solid that is soluble in water and alcohol, but less so in non-polar solvents. Pteroic acid is a key component in the biosynthesis of folate, playing a crucial role in the metabolism of nucleic acids and amino acids. Its structure features a bicyclic pteridine ring system, which is essential for its biological activity. Pteroic acid is often found in various foods and is important for cellular functions, particularly in the synthesis of tetrahydrofolate, a coenzyme involved in one-carbon metabolism. In laboratory settings, it is used as a reference compound in studies related to folate metabolism and can also serve as a precursor in the synthesis of other biologically active compounds. Due to its role in human health, pteroic acid is of interest in nutritional and pharmaceutical research, particularly concerning its implications in deficiencies and related diseases.
Formula:C14H12N6O3
InChI:InChI=1S/C14H12N6O3/c15-14-19-11-10(12(21)20-14)18-9(6-17-11)5-16-8-3-1-7(2-4-8)13(22)23/h1-4,6,16H,5H2,(H,22,23)(H3,15,17,19,20,21)
InChI key:InChIKey=JOAQINSXLLMRCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C(O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)NCC=2N=C3C(=O)N=C(N=C3NC2)N
- Synonyms:
- 4-[[(2-Amino-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoic acid
- 4-{[(2-Amino-4-Oxo-1,4-Dihydropteridin-6-Yl)Methyl]Amino}Benzoic Acid
- Benzoic acid, 4-[[(2-amino-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]-
- Benzoic acid, 4-[[(2-amino-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]-
- Benzoic acid, p-[[(2-amino-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]-
- NSC 14972
- P-((2-Amino-4-Hydroxypteridin-6-Yl)Methylamino)Benzoic Acid
- Pyrofolic acid
- p-[(2-Amino-4-hydroxy-6-pteridylmethyl)amino]benzoic acid