Imidazol-4-one-5-propionic acid

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IUPACName=3-(5-Oxo-1,4-dihydroimidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid
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CASNo=17340-16-8
PubChem=128
SMILES=C1=NC(C(=O)N1)CCC(=O)O
MeSHName=Imidazol-4-one-5-propionic+acid
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Formula=C₆H₈N₂O₃
MolarMass=156.139
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Imidazol-4-one-5-propionic acid is an intermediate in the metabolism of histidine.

ee also

* Urocanate hydratase
* Urocanate
* Formiminoglutamic acid