Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 19:40:46 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:53 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055049
Metabolite Identification
Common Name(R)-piperazine-2-carboxylic acid
Description(R)-piperazine-2-carboxylic acid is a member of the piperazine chemical class, characterized by a piperazine ring with a carboxylic acid functional group at the 2-position. This compound plays a role in various biochemical pathways, particularly as a metabolite in the degradation of piperazine derivatives. The enzyme R-amidase has been shown to act R-stereoselectively on (R,S)-piperazine-2-tert-butylcarboxamide, converting it into (R)-piperazine-2-carboxylic acid (PMID:15066183 ). This stereoselective transformation highlights the compound's relevance in enzymatic reactions and metabolic processes involving piperazine compounds. The presence of the carboxylic acid group not only contributes to its solubility and reactivity but also suggests potential interactions with biological systems, including its involvement in amino acid metabolism and neurotransmitter pathways. Understanding the chemical structure and pathways associated with (R)-piperazine-2-carboxylic acid can provide insights into its functional roles in various biological contexts.
Structure
Synonyms
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(R)-2-PiperazinecarboxylateKegg
(R)-2-Piperazinecarboxylic acidGenerator
(R)-Piperazine-2-carboxylateGenerator
Molecular FormulaC5H10N2O2
Average Mass130.147
Monoisotopic Mass130.07422757
IUPAC Name(2R)-piperazine-2-carboxylic acid
Traditional Name(2R)-piperazine-2-carboxylic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@]1(CNCCN1)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H10N2O2/c8-5(9)4-3-6-1-2-7-4/h4,6-7H,1-3H2,(H,8,9)/t4-/m1/s1
InChI KeyJSSXHAMIXJGYCS-SCSAIBSYSA-N