5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid

SKU: orb1301929

Description

5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid (Sumiki's acid) is a fungal-derived metabolite and a natural human metabolite first identified from a leukemia patient's urine. It serves as a research tool in metabolomics and toxicology studies, particularly for investigating furan metabolism and its derivatives in both in vitro and in vivo models.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 6338-41-6
• MW: 142.1094
• Purity: 99.34% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₆H₆O₄
• SMILES: OCC1=CC=C(O1)C(O)=O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: Ethanol:100 mg/mL (703.68 mM);DMSO:5.5 mg/mL (38.7 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furoic acid, 5 Hydroxymethyl 2 furancarboxylic acid, 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid, 5Hydroxymethyl2furancarboxylic acid, inhibit, Inhibitor, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, Sumiki's acid

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

80642