Formiminoglutamic acid
Names | |
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IUPAC name
N-(aminomethylidene)-L-glutamic acid | |
Other names
FIGLU | |
Identifiers | |
816-90-0 | |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
ChemSpider | 388370 |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.011.308 |
MeSH | Formiminoglutamic+acid |
PubChem | 909 |
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Properties | |
C6H10N2O4 | |
Molar mass | 174.155 g/mol |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Infobox references | |
Formiminoglutamic acid (FIGLU) is an intermediate in the metabolism of histidine.
The "FIGLU" test is used to identify deficiency of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency or liver disease.
See also
- Imidazol-4-one-5-propionic acid
- Glutamate-1-semialdehyde
- Formiminotransferase cyclodeaminase
- Glutamic acid
External links
- FIGLU Test at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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