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Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 04:58:48 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:02 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0033682
Metabolite Identification
Common NameMethyl succinate
DescriptionMethyl succinate is a dicarboxylic acid ester belonging to the class of organic compounds known as succinates. Its chemical structure consists of a succinate backbone with a methyl group esterified at one of the carboxylic acid functional groups, resulting in the formula C5H8O4. Methyl succinate plays a role in various metabolic pathways, including those related to energy production and amino acid metabolism. For instance, it has been identified as a significant metabolite in studies examining metabolic differences among subjects (PMID:40863139 ) and is associated with increased levels of other metabolites in response to dietary factors (PMID:39637305 ). Additionally, methyl succinate is involved in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers, such as poly(butylene succinate-co-2-methyl succinate), which have applications in materials science (PMID:38932085 ). It also appears in metabolic analyses highlighting its potential link to inflammatory activities and antioxidant properties (PMID:38392978 ). Furthermore, its derivatives, such as monomethyl succinate, are noted as major urinary metabolites in pharmacokinetic studies (PMID:37216617 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
Methyl succinic acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC7H12O2
Average Mass128.169
Monoisotopic Mass128.083729628
IUPAC Name2-methylpropyl prop-2-enoate
Traditional Nameisobutyl acrylate
CAS Registry Number106-65-0
SMILES
CC(C)COC(=O)C=C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C7H12O2/c1-4-7(8)9-5-6(2)3/h4,6H,1,5H2,2-3H3
InChI KeyCFVWNXQPGQOHRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N