Hippuric acid

Description:
Hippuric acid is an acyl glycine formed from the conjugation of benzoic acid with glycine. Hippuric acid is a normal component of urine and is typically increased with increased consumption of phenolic compounds (tea, wine, fruit juices).
Property Value
Metabolite name Hippuric acid
AMDB ID 147
PubChem CID 464
HMDB ID HMDB0000714
KEGG ID N/A
ChEBI ID N/A
Molecular formula C9H9NO3
Molecular weight 179.17
Monoisotopic mass 179.058243149
IUPAC name 2-benzamidoacetic acid

Synonyms:

Hippuric acid, Hippurate, 2-Benzamidoacetic acid

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