Formiminoglutamic acid

Formiminoglutamic acid
Names
IUPAC name
N-(aminomethylidene)-L-glutamic acid
Other names
FIGLU
Identifiers
816-90-0 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 388370 N
ECHA InfoCard 100.011.308
MeSH Formiminoglutamic+acid
PubChem 909
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

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