Product Overview
Phenylpyruvic acid | T5251 | TargetMol Chemicals
CAS: 156-06-9
Smiles: OC(=O)C(=O)Cc1ccccc1
Formula: C9H8O3
Pathway: Metabolism|||Others
Target: Others|||Endogenous Metabolite
Receptor: N/A
Bioactivity: Phenylpyruvic acid is a keto-acid that is an intermediate or catabolic byproduct of phenylalanine metabolism. It has a slight honey-like odor. Levels of phenylpyruvate are normally very low in blood or urine. High levels of phenylpyruvic acid can be found in the urine of individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU), an inborn error of metabolism.
Molecular Weight: 164, 16
