Formiminoglutamic acid
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| Formiminoglutamic acid | |
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| Other names | FIGLU |
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| CAS number | [816-90-0] |
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| SMILES | C(CC(=O)O)C(C(=O)O)N=CN |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C6H10N2O4 |
| Molar mass | 174.155 g/mol |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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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.
[edit] See also
- Imidazol-4-one-5-propionic acid
- Glutamate-1-semialdehyde
- Formiminotransferase cyclodeaminase
- Glutamic acid
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