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Version5.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2005-11-16 15:48:42 UTC
Update Date2023-02-21 17:15:45 UTC
HMDB IDHMDB0001527
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • HMDB01527
Metabolite Identification
Common Name3-Methylthiopropionic acid
Description3-Methylthiopropionic acid, also known as 3-(methylsulfanyl)propanoate or 3-methylthiopropanoate, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as straight chain fatty acids. These are fatty acids with a straight aliphatic chain. Based on a literature review a significant number of articles have been published on 3-Methylthiopropionic acid.
Structure
Data?1676999745
Synonyms
ValueSource
3-Methylthiopropanoic acidChEBI
3-(Methylthio)propionic acidKegg
3-MethylthiopropionateKegg
3-(Methylsulfanyl)propanoateKegg
3-MethylthiopropanoateGenerator
3-(Methylthio)propionateGenerator
3-(Methylsulfanyl)propanoic acidGenerator
3-(Methylsulphanyl)propanoateGenerator
3-(Methylsulphanyl)propanoic acidGenerator
3-MethylmercaptopropionateMeSH
3-Methylthiopropionate sodium saltMeSH
4-ThiapentanoateHMDB
4-Thiapentanoic acidHMDB
3-Methylthiopropionic acidGenerator
3-Methyl-thiopropionateGenerator, HMDB
Chemical FormulaC4H8O2S
Average Molecular Weight120.17
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight120.02450019
IUPAC Name3-(methylsulfanyl)propanoic acid
Traditional Name3-methylthiopropionic acid
CAS Registry Number646-01-5
SMILES
CSCCC(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C4H8O2S/c1-7-3-2-4(5)6/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,5,6)
InChI KeyCAOMCZAIALVUPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as straight chain fatty acids. These are fatty acids with a straight aliphatic chain.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassFatty Acyls
Sub ClassFatty acids and conjugates
Direct ParentStraight chain fatty acids
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Straight chain fatty acid
  • Dialkylthioether
  • Sulfenyl compound
  • Thioether
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organosulfur compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
Physiological effect
Disposition
Process
Role
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Molecular Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling Point244.00 to 247.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm HgThe Good Scents Company Information System
Water Solubility67370 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)The Good Scents Company Information System
LogP0.458 (est)The Good Scents Company Information System
Experimental Chromatographic PropertiesNot Available
Predicted Molecular Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility28.1 g/LALOGPS
logP0.19ALOGPS
logP0.83ChemAxon
logS-0.63ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)4.68ChemAxon
Physiological Charge-1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count2ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area37.3 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count3ChemAxon
Refractivity29.72 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability12.22 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Predicted Chromatographic Properties

Predicted Collision Cross Sections

PredictorAdduct TypeCCS Value (Å2)Reference
DarkChem[M+H]+123.28731661259
DarkChem[M-H]-118.54831661259
AllCCS[M+H]+126.73132859911
AllCCS[M-H]-133.00732859911
DeepCCS[M+H]+135.78930932474
DeepCCS[M-H]-133.02930932474
DeepCCS[M-2H]-169.42730932474
DeepCCS[M+Na]+143.97430932474
AllCCS[M+H]+126.732859911
AllCCS[M+H-H2O]+122.632859911
AllCCS[M+NH4]+130.632859911
AllCCS[M+Na]+131.732859911
AllCCS[M-H]-133.032859911
AllCCS[M+Na-2H]-136.932859911
AllCCS[M+HCOO]-141.232859911

Predicted Kovats Retention Indices

Underivatized

MetaboliteSMILESKovats RI ValueColumn TypeReference
3-Methylthiopropionic acidCSCCC(O)=O2109.1Standard polar33892256
3-Methylthiopropionic acidCSCCC(O)=O1082.0Standard non polar33892256
3-Methylthiopropionic acidCSCCC(O)=O1136.4Semi standard non polar33892256

Derivatized

Derivative Name / StructureSMILESKovats RI ValueColumn TypeReference
3-Methylthiopropionic acid,1TMS,isomer #1CSCCC(=O)O[Si](C)(C)C1160.9Semi standard non polar33892256
3-Methylthiopropionic acid,1TBDMS,isomer #1CSCCC(=O)O[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C1387.7Semi standard non polar33892256
Spectra

GC-MS Spectra

Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyDeposition DateSourceView
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-006w-9100000000-3cfcc386869df1bf9ead2017-09-01Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid GC-MS (1 TMS) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-00g0-9300000000-325fad52ddab47e35b3e2017-10-06Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot Available2021-10-12Wishart LabView Spectrum

MS/MS Spectra

Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyDeposition DateSourceView
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid 10V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-0fk9-3900000000-4e55d1b8f9820c0c8aa62016-08-03Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid 20V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-0kmi-9400000000-009a67c09a7b0ea1e6e92016-08-03Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid 40V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-056r-9000000000-e5e33a00d9d70ebd558a2016-08-03Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid 10V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-0002-9100000000-6b3eaab7ae6d34eeb6a82016-08-03Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid 20V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-81e7994d19757c067fbf2016-08-03Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid 40V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-2100e1cf3bf5bf7a5a2d2016-08-03Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid 10V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-03di-9100000000-e29966073bedd2624c6c2021-09-22Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid 20V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-03di-9000000000-00973e5a2d9f317e8f592021-09-22Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid 40V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-03dj-9000000000-542b1687a0dd4db2b7ec2021-09-22Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid 10V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-e1d92d2a30bee517d7542021-09-23Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid 20V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-e1d92d2a30bee517d7542021-09-23Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 3-Methylthiopropionic acid 40V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-e1d92d2a30bee517d7542021-09-23Wishart LabView Spectrum

NMR Spectra

Spectrum TypeDescriptionDeposition DateSourceView
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 200 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 200 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 300 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 300 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 700 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 700 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 800 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 800 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum

IR Spectra

Spectrum TypeDescriptionDeposition DateSourceView
Predicted IR SpectrumIR Ion Spectrum (Predicted IRIS Spectrum, Adduct: [M-H]-)2023-02-03FELIX labView Spectrum
Predicted IR SpectrumIR Ion Spectrum (Predicted IRIS Spectrum, Adduct: [M+H]+)2023-02-03FELIX labView Spectrum
Predicted IR SpectrumIR Ion Spectrum (Predicted IRIS Spectrum, Adduct: [M+Na]+)2023-02-03FELIX labView Spectrum
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Extracellular
  • Membrane
Biospecimen Locations
  • Feces
  • Urine
Tissue LocationsNot Available
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)Both
Normal
details
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
details
UrineDetected and Quantified0.036 +/- 0.009 umol/mmol creatinineAdult (>18 years old)BothNormal details
Abnormal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)Both
Colorectal cancer
details
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)BothColorectal Cancer details
UrineDetected and Quantified0.097 +/- 0.022 umol/mmol creatinineAdult (>18 years old)BothLiver Cirrhosis details
Associated Disorders and Diseases
Disease References
Colorectal cancer
  1. Brown DG, Rao S, Weir TL, O'Malia J, Bazan M, Brown RJ, Ryan EP: Metabolomics and metabolic pathway networks from human colorectal cancers, adjacent mucosa, and stool. Cancer Metab. 2016 Jun 6;4:11. doi: 10.1186/s40170-016-0151-y. eCollection 2016. [PubMed:27275383 ]
  2. Goedert JJ, Sampson JN, Moore SC, Xiao Q, Xiong X, Hayes RB, Ahn J, Shi J, Sinha R: Fecal metabolomics: assay performance and association with colorectal cancer. Carcinogenesis. 2014 Sep;35(9):2089-96. doi: 10.1093/carcin/bgu131. Epub 2014 Jul 18. [PubMed:25037050 ]
Cirrhosis
  1. Yoshida Y: [Analysis of methionine metabolism studied by the gas chromatographic determination of 3-methylthiopropionate in urine and its clinical application]. Hokkaido Igaku Zasshi. 1985 Mar;60(2):183-94. [PubMed:3997054 ]
Associated OMIM IDs
DrugBank IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB022672
KNApSAcK IDC00001194
Chemspider ID547
KEGG Compound IDC08276
BioCyc IDCPD-7672
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
METLIN ID6300
PubChem Compound563
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID1438
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDC08276
MarkerDB IDMDB00013440
Good Scents IDrw1047451
References
Synthesis ReferenceWhitehead, Ian M.; Ohleyer, Eric. Process for the production of carboxylic acids from alcohols using Saccharomyces. U.S. (1997), 6 pp.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Download (PDF)
General References
  1. Yoshida Y: [Analysis of methionine metabolism studied by the gas chromatographic determination of 3-methylthiopropionate in urine and its clinical application]. Hokkaido Igaku Zasshi. 1985 Mar;60(2):183-94. [PubMed:3997054 ]
  2. Kaji H, Niioka T, Kojima Y, Yoshida Y, Kawakami Y: Urinary 3-methylthiopropionate excretion and the effect of D- or L-methionine ingestion studied in healthy subjects. Res Commun Chem Pathol Pharmacol. 1987 Apr;56(1):101-9. [PubMed:3589145 ]

Enzymes

General function:
Involved in metal ion binding
Specific function:
Catalyzes the formation of formate and 2-keto-4-methylthiobutyrate (KMTB) from 1,2-dihydroxy-3-keto-5-methylthiopentene (DHK-MTPene). Also down-regulates cell migration mediated by MMP14. Necessary for hepatitis C virus replication in an otherwise non-permissive cell line.
Gene Name:
ADI1
Uniprot ID:
Q9BV57
Molecular weight:
21498.23
Reactions
1,2-Dihydroxy-3-keto-5-methylthiopentene + Oxygen → 3-Methylthiopropionic acid + Formic acid + Carbon monoxidedetails