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Record Information
Version5.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2009-11-02 23:54:56 UTC
Update Date2023-05-30 20:55:49 UTC
HMDB IDHMDB0013129
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • HMDB13129
Metabolite Identification
Common NameGlutaconylcarnitine
DescriptionGlutaconylcarnitine is an acylcarnitine. More specifically, it is an glutaconic acid ester of carnitine. Acylcarnitines were first discovered more than 70 year ago (PMID: 13825279 ). It is believed that there are more than 1000 types of acylcarnitines in the human body. The general role of acylcarnitines is to transport acyl-groups (organic acids and fatty acids) from the cytoplasm into the mitochondria so that they can be broken down to produce energy.  This process is known as beta-oxidation. According to a recent review (PMID: 35710135 ), acylcarnitines (ACs) can be classified into 9 different categories depending on the type and size of their acyl-group: 1) short-chain ACs; 2) medium-chain ACs; 3) long-chain ACs; 4) very long-chain ACs; 5) hydroxy ACs; 6) branched chain ACs; 7) unsaturated ACs; 8) dicarboxylic ACs and 9) miscellaneous ACs. Short-chain ACs have acyl-groups with two to five carbons (C2-C5), medium-chain ACs have acyl-groups with six to thirteen carbons (C6-C13), long-chain ACs have acyl-groups with fourteen to twenty once carbons (C14-C21) and very long-chain ACs have acyl groups with more than 22 carbons. Glutaconylcarnitine is therefore classified as a short chain AC. As a short-chain acylcarnitine glutaconylcarnitine is a member of the most abundant group of carnitines in the body, comprising more than 50% of all acylcarnitines quantified in tissues and biofluids (PMID: 31920980 ). Some short-chain carnitines have been studied as supplements or treatments for a number of diseases, including neurological disorders and inborn errors of metabolism. Carnitine acetyltransferase (CrAT, EC:2.3.1.7) is responsible for the synthesis of all short-chain and short branched-chain acylcarnitines (PMID: 23485643 ). The study of acylcarnitines is an active area of research and it is likely that many novel acylcarnitines will be discovered in the coming years. It is also likely that many novel roles in health and disease will be uncovered. An excellent review of the current state of knowledge for acylcarnitines is available (PMID: 35710135 ).
Structure
Data?1582753096
Synonyms
ValueSource
Glutaconyl-L-carnitineHMDB
Chemical FormulaC12H19NO6
Average Molecular Weight273.2824
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight273.121237345
IUPAC Name(3S)-3-{[(2E)-4-carboxybut-2-enoyl]oxy}-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate
Traditional Name(3S)-3-{[(2E)-4-carboxybut-2-enoyl]oxy}-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
OC(=O)C\C=C\C(=O)O[C@@H](CC([O-])=O)C[N+](C)(C)C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C12H19NO6/c1-13(2,3)8-9(7-11(16)17)19-12(18)6-4-5-10(14)15/h4,6,9H,5,7-8H2,1-3H3,(H-,14,15,16,17)/b6-4+/t9-/m0/s1
InChI KeyJXVUHLILXGZLFR-DNQSNQRASA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as acyl carnitines. These are organic compounds containing a fatty acid with the carboxylic acid attached to carnitine through an ester bond.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassFatty Acyls
Sub ClassFatty acid esters
Direct ParentAcyl carnitines
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Acyl-carnitine
  • Tricarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Quaternary ammonium salt
  • Enoate ester
  • Tetraalkylammonium salt
  • Alpha,beta-unsaturated carboxylic ester
  • Carboxylic acid ester
  • Carboxylic acid salt
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organic oxide
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Amine
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organic salt
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
Ontology
Physiological effect
Disposition
Biological locationRoute of exposureSource
Process
Role
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Molecular Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water SolubilityNot AvailableNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Experimental Chromatographic PropertiesNot Available
Predicted Molecular Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.13 g/LALOGPS
logP-1.7ALOGPS
logP-3.9ChemAxon
logS-3.4ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)3.24ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-6.8ChemAxon
Physiological Charge-1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count5ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area103.73 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count9ChemAxon
Refractivity89.22 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability27.05 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleNoChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Predicted Chromatographic Properties

Predicted Collision Cross Sections

PredictorAdduct TypeCCS Value (Å2)Reference
DeepCCS[M+H]+166.24130932474
DeepCCS[M-H]-162.41230932474
DeepCCS[M-2H]-198.77630932474
DeepCCS[M+Na]+174.92930932474
AllCCS[M+H]+163.832859911
AllCCS[M+H-H2O]+160.932859911
AllCCS[M+NH4]+166.632859911
AllCCS[M+Na]+167.332859911
AllCCS[M-H]-168.332859911
AllCCS[M+Na-2H]-169.132859911
AllCCS[M+HCOO]-170.032859911

Predicted Kovats Retention Indices

Underivatized

MetaboliteSMILESKovats RI ValueColumn TypeReference
GlutaconylcarnitineOC(=O)C\C=C\C(=O)O[C@@H](CC([O-])=O)C[N+](C)(C)C3242.4Standard polar33892256
GlutaconylcarnitineOC(=O)C\C=C\C(=O)O[C@@H](CC([O-])=O)C[N+](C)(C)C1689.3Standard non polar33892256
GlutaconylcarnitineOC(=O)C\C=C\C(=O)O[C@@H](CC([O-])=O)C[N+](C)(C)C1937.8Semi standard non polar33892256

Derivatized

Derivative Name / StructureSMILESKovats RI ValueColumn TypeReference
Glutaconylcarnitine,1TMS,isomer #1C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](CC(=O)[O-])OC(=O)/C=C/CC(=O)O[Si](C)(C)C1920.3Semi standard non polar33892256
Glutaconylcarnitine,1TBDMS,isomer #1CC(C)(C)[Si](C)(C)OC(=O)C/C=C/C(=O)O[C@@H](CC(=O)[O-])C[N+](C)(C)C2167.0Semi standard non polar33892256
Spectra

GC-MS Spectra

Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyDeposition DateSourceView
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - Glutaconylcarnitine GC-MS (1 TMS) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-00di-9200000000-2add729af098ddd826942017-10-06Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - Glutaconylcarnitine 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 - Glutaconylcarnitine 10V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-00di-0090000000-d796ba44a440c71706592021-09-24Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Glutaconylcarnitine 20V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-0079-9050000000-f8db13805439a7cd8cc32021-09-24Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Glutaconylcarnitine 40V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-000i-9000000000-e9262cbaff8cb4ad0ba62021-09-24Wishart LabView Spectrum

NMR Spectra

Spectrum TypeDescriptionDeposition DateSourceView
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 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, 200 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, 300 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, 400 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, 500 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, 600 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, 700 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, 800 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, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-16Wishart LabView Spectrum
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Extracellular
  • Membrane
Biospecimen Locations
  • Blood
  • Feces
  • Urine
Tissue LocationsNot Available
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
BloodDetected and Quantified0.02 uMAdult (>18 years old)BothNormal details
BloodDetected and Quantified0.005-0.030 uMAdult (>18 years old)Both
Normal
details
FecesDetected and Quantified0.17 +/- 0.07 nmol/g wet fecesAdult (>18 years old)Both
Normal
details
FecesDetected and Quantified0.2 +/- 0.09 nmol/g wet fecesAdult (>18 years old)Both
Normal
details
UrineDetected and Quantified0.04 (0.01-0.06) umol/mmol creatinineAdult (>18 years old)Both
Normal
details
UrineDetected and Quantified0.04 (0.02-0.05) umol/mmol creatinineNewborn (0-30 days old)Both
Normal
    • Analysis of 40 NI...
details
UrineDetected and Quantified0.0-0.03 umol/mmol creatinineNewborn (0-30 days old)BothNormal details
UrineDetected and Quantified0.01 +/- 0.01 umol/mmol creatinineNewborn (0-30 days old)FemaleNormal details
UrineDetected and Quantified0.02 +/- 0.01 umol/mmol creatinineNewborn (0-30 days old)MaleNormal details
Abnormal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
BloodDetected and Quantified0.0725 (0.1405) uMAdult (>18 years old)FemalePregnancy with fetus having congenital heart defect details
BloodDetected and Quantified0.0262 (0.005) uMAdult (>18 years old)FemalePregnancy details
Associated Disorders and Diseases
Disease References
Pregnancy
  1. Bahado-Singh RO, Ertl R, Mandal R, Bjorndahl TC, Syngelaki A, Han B, Dong E, Liu PB, Alpay-Savasan Z, Wishart DS, Nicolaides KH: Metabolomic prediction of fetal congenital heart defect in the first trimester. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Sep;211(3):240.e1-240.e14. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.03.056. Epub 2014 Apr 1. [PubMed:24704061 ]
Associated OMIM IDsNone
DrugBank IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB029302
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
Chemspider IDNot Available
KEGG Compound IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PubChem Compound53481620
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI IDNot Available
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDNot Available
MarkerDB IDNot Available
Good Scents IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General References
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