2,2-Dihydroxyacetic acid - CAS 563-96-2

2,2-Dihydroxyacetic acid (Formylformic acid) is an intermediate in the glyoxalate cycle, which enables certain organisms to convert fatty acids to carbohydrates.2,2-Dihydroxyacetic acid has been found to be associated with primary hyperoxaluria, an inborn error of metabolism. As an aldehyde, glyoxalate is also highly active and can modify proteins to form advanced glycosylation products (AGEs) .

Endogenous Metabolite

Metabolism

465

0.9925

C2H4O4

92.05

C(C(O)=O)(O)O

-20°C

Ice Packs

Natural Product