Record Information
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Creation Date2016-09-30 22:41:55 UTC
Update Date2020-05-21 16:28:59 UTC
BMDB IDBMDB0001167
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • BMDB01167
Metabolite Identification
Common NamePyruvaldehyde
DescriptionPyruvaldehyde, also known as 2-oxopropanal or 1,2-propanedione, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha ketoaldehydes. These are organic compounds containing an aldehyde substituted with a keto group on the adjacent carbon. Pyruvaldehyde exists in all living species, ranging from bacteria to plants to humans. Based on a literature review a significant number of articles have been published on Pyruvaldehyde.
Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
1,2-PropanedioneChEBI
2-KetopropionaldehydeChEBI
2-OxopropanalChEBI
2-OxopropionaldehydeChEBI
AcetylformaldehydeChEBI
AcetylformylChEBI
alpha-KetopropionaldehydeChEBI
CH3COCHOChEBI
Pyruvic aldehydeChEBI
a-KetopropionaldehydeGenerator
Α-ketopropionaldehydeGenerator
Aldehyde, pyruvicMeSH
OxopropanalMeSH
1-KetopropionaldehydeHMDB
2-keto PropionaldehydeHMDB
2-oxo-PropionaldehydeHMDB
KetopropionaldehydeHMDB
MethylglyoxalHMDB
PropanedioneHMDB
PropanoloneHMDB
Pyroracemic aldehydeHMDB
Chemical FormulaC3H4O2
Average Molecular Weight72.0627
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight72.021129372
IUPAC Name2-oxopropanal
Traditional Namemethylglyoxal
CAS Registry Number78-98-8
SMILES
CC(=O)C=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C3H4O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h2H,1H3
InChI KeyAIJULSRZWUXGPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha ketoaldehydes. These are organic compounds containing an aldehyde substituted with a keto group on the adjacent carbon.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
Sub ClassCarbonyl compounds
Direct ParentAlpha ketoaldehydes
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Alpha-ketoaldehyde
  • Ketone
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Short-chain aldehyde
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
StatusExpected but not Quantified
Origin
  • Endogenous
BiofunctionNot Available
ApplicationNot Available
Cellular locationsNot Available
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting Point< 25 °CNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water SolubilityNot AvailableNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
logP-0.38ALOGPS
logP0.2ChemAxon
logS0.4ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)16.38ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-8ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count2ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area34.14 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count1ChemAxon
Refractivity17.05 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability6.42 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Biological Properties
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biospecimen Locations
  • Eye Lens
  • Fibroblasts
  • Kidney
  • Liver
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
Eye LensExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
details
FibroblastsExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
details
KidneyExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
details
LiverExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
details
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
HMDB IDHMDB0001167
DrugBank IDDB03587
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB008295
KNApSAcK IDC00007562
Chemspider ID857
KEGG Compound IDC00546
BioCyc IDMETHYL-GLYOXAL
BiGG ID35307
Wikipedia LinkMethylglyoxal
METLIN ID6049
PubChem Compound880
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID17158
References
Synthesis ReferenceZhang, Jing-An; Chen, Yu-Ping. Synthesis of pyruvaldehyde. Jingxi Huagong (2000), 17(9), 507-510.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General ReferencesNot Available

Enzymes

General function:
Amino acid transport and metabolism
Specific function:
Catalyzes the oxidative deamination of biogenic and xenobiotic amines and has important functions in the metabolism of neuroactive and vasoactive amines in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues. MAOA preferentially oxidizes biogenic amines such as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), norepinephrine and epinephrine.
Gene Name:
MAOA
Uniprot ID:
P21398
Molecular weight:
59758.0
Reactions
Aminoacetone + Oxygen + Water → Ammonia + Hydrogen peroxide + Pyruvaldehydedetails
General function:
Energy production and conversion
Specific function:
Not Available
Gene Name:
ALDH2
Uniprot ID:
P20000
Molecular weight:
56653.0
Reactions
Pyruvaldehyde + NAD → Pyruvic acid + NADH + Waterdetails
General function:
Not Available
Specific function:
Catalyzes the conversion of hemimercaptal, formed from methylglyoxal and glutathione, to S-lactoylglutathione.
Gene Name:
GLO1
Uniprot ID:
A4FUZ1
Molecular weight:
20766.0
Reactions
S-Lactoylglutathione → Glutathione + Pyruvaldehydedetails