Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 04:34:49 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:07:55 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0033101
Metabolite Identification
Common NameN-Formyl-L-tyrosine
DescriptionN-Formyl-L-tyrosine is a member of the amino acid class, specifically a modified form of the amino acid tyrosine. Its chemical structure features a formyl group (-CHO) attached to the nitrogen of the amino acid backbone, which alters its properties and reactivity. This compound is involved in various biochemical pathways, particularly in the context of microbial metabolism. For instance, it is associated with the enzymatic activity of N-formyl-L-tyrosine oxidase, an enzyme that plays a role in the degradation of this metabolite. The presence of N-formyl-L-tyrosine and related enzymes, such as those in the CYP56 family, indicates its significance in certain metabolic processes, although instances of gene loss in these pathways have been observed across different yeast genera. This suggests a potential variability in the metabolic capabilities of different organisms concerning N-formyl-L-tyrosine. Understanding the pathways involving this compound can provide insights into the broader metabolic networks in which it participates, particularly in relation to ergosterol biosynthesis and other related processes (PMID:31398949 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
N-Formyl tyrosineChEMBL
Molecular FormulaC10H11NO4
Average Mass209.1986
Monoisotopic Mass209.068807845
IUPAC Name(2S)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-formamidopropanoic acid
Traditional NameN-formyl-L-tyrosine
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
OC(=O)[C@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C=C1)NC=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H11NO4/c12-6-11-9(10(14)15)5-7-1-3-8(13)4-2-7/h1-4,6,9,13H,5H2,(H,11,12)(H,14,15)/t9-/m0/s1
InChI KeyROUWPHMRHBMAFE-VIFPVBQESA-N