carboxymuconolactone

• CAT Number: M051823
• CAS Number: 13249-46-2
• Molecular Formula: C7H6O6
• Molecular Weight: 186.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: carboxymuconolactone
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: carboxy 2-(5-oxo-2H-furan-2-yl)acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6O6/c8-5-2-1-4(12-5)3-6(9)13-7(10)11/h1-2,4H,3H2,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: PBUXXOVUNSLEPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=O)OC1CC(=O)OC(=O)O

Carboxymuconolactone（Cat No.:M051823） is an intermediate compound in the metabolic pathway known as the beta-ketoadipate pathway, which is involved in the breakdown of aromatic compounds by bacteria. It has the molecular formula C7H6O6 and features a lactone ring—a cyclic ester—along with a carboxylic acid group. This compound plays a crucial role in the biodegradation of aromatic pollutants, making it significant in environmental biochemistry. Carboxymuconolactone is studied for its enzymatic transformations that ultimately lead to the formation of more common metabolic intermediates, aiding in the conversion of potentially harmful aromatic compounds into usable cellular constituents.