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Record Information
Version1.0
Creation Date2016-09-30 22:18:38 UTC
Update Date2020-05-21 16:28:29 UTC
BMDB IDBMDB0000026
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • BMDB00026
Metabolite Identification
Common NameUreidopropionic acid
DescriptionUreidopropionic acid, also known as 3-ureidopropanoate or N-carbamoyl-b-alanine, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as ureas. Ureas are compounds containing two amine groups joined by a carbonyl (C=O) functional group. Ureidopropionic acid exists in all living organisms, ranging from bacteria to humans. In cattle, ureidopropionic acid is involved in the metabolic pathway called the beta-alanine metabolism pathway. Based on a literature review a significant number of articles have been published on Ureidopropionic acid.
Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
3-[(Aminocarbonyl)amino]propanoic acidChEBI
3-UreidopropanoateChEBI
3-Ureidopropanoic acidChEBI
3-UreidopropionateChEBI
3-Ureidopropionic acidChEBI
beta-Ureidopropionic acidChEBI
N-(AMINOCARBONYL)-BETA-alanineChEBI
Ureidopropanoic acidChEBI
N-Carbamoyl-beta-alanineKegg
3-[(Aminocarbonyl)amino]propanoateGenerator
b-UreidopropionateGenerator
b-Ureidopropionic acidGenerator
beta-UreidopropionateGenerator
Β-ureidopropionateGenerator
Β-ureidopropionic acidGenerator
N-(AMINOCARBONYL)-b-alanineGenerator
N-(AMINOCARBONYL)-β-alanineGenerator
UreidopropanoateGenerator
N-Carbamoyl-b-alanineGenerator
N-Carbamoyl-β-alanineGenerator
UreidopropionateGenerator
3-(carbamoylamino)PropanoateHMDB
3-(carbamoylamino)Propanoic acidHMDB
3-ureido-PropionateHMDB
Carbamoyl-b-ala-OHHMDB
Carbamoyl-beta-ala-OHHMDB
N-(Aminocarbonyl)-'b-alanineHMDB
N-Carbamyl-b-alanineHMDB
N-Carbamyl-beta-alanineHMDB
Ion(-1) OF N-carbamoyl-beta-alanineMeSH, HMDB
Carbamoyl-beta-alanineHMDB
Carbamoyl-β-alanineHMDB
Carbamyl beta-alanineHMDB
Carbamyl β-alanineHMDB
beta-Ureidopropanoic acidHMDB
β-Ureidopropanoic acidHMDB
Chemical FormulaC4H8N2O3
Average Molecular Weight132.1179
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight132.053492132
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry Number462-88-4
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C4H8N2O3/c5-4(9)6-2-1-3(7)8/h1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H3,5,6,9)
InChI KeyJSJWCHRYRHKBBW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as ureas. Ureas are compounds containing two amine groups joined by a carbonyl (C=O) functional group.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassOrganic carbonic acids and derivatives
Sub ClassUreas
Direct ParentUreas
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Urea
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
StatusExpected but not Quantified
Origin
  • Endogenous
BiofunctionNot Available
ApplicationNot Available
Cellular locations
  • Cytoplasm
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting Point170 °CNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water Solubility20.9 mg/mLNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Predicted PropertiesNot Available
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash Key
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Cytoplasm
Biospecimen Locations
  • Placenta
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
PlacentaExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
details
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
HMDB IDHMDB0062812
DrugBank IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB021879
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
Chemspider ID109
KEGG Compound IDC02642
BioCyc ID3-UREIDO-PROPIONATE
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia Link3-Ureidopropionic_acid
METLIN IDNot Available
PubChem CompoundNot Available
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID18261
References
Synthesis Referencew-Ureido carboxylic acids. (1962), 3 pp. GB 913713 19621228 CAN 58:72975 AN 1963:72975
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General ReferencesNot Available

Enzymes

General function:
Not Available
Specific function:
Catalyzes the hydrolysis of the amide bond in N-(4-oxoglutarate)-L-cysteinylglycine (deaminated glutathione), a metabolite repair reaction to dispose of the harmful deaminated glutathione. Plays a role in cell growth and apoptosis. Has tumor suppressor properties that enhances the apoptotic responsiveness in cancer cells. It is also a negative regulator of primary T-cells.
Gene Name:
NIT1
Uniprot ID:
Q32LH4
Molecular weight:
36240.0
Reactions
Ureidopropionic acid + Water → Beta-Alanine + Carbon dioxide + Ammoniadetails
Ureidopropionic acid + Water → Beta-Alanine + Ammonia + Carbon dioxidedetails
General function:
Not Available
Specific function:
Plays a role in neuronal development and polarity, as well as in axon growth and guidance, neuronal growth cone collapse and cell migration. Necessary for signaling by class 3 semaphorins and subsequent remodeling of the cytoskeleton. May play a role in endocytosis (By similarity).
Gene Name:
DPYSL2
Uniprot ID:
O02675
Molecular weight:
62278.0
Reactions
Dihydrouracil + Water → Ureidopropionic aciddetails