Formiminoglutamic acid

Formiminoglutamic acid
IUPAC name N-(aminomethylidene)-L-glutamic acid
Other names FIGLU
Identifiers
CAS number	816-90-0
PubChem	909
MeSH	Formiminoglutamic+acid
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES C(CC(=O)O)C(C(=O)O)N=CN
Properties
Molecular formula	C6H10N2O4
Molar mass	174.15 g mol−1
Y (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

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.

See also

• Imidazol-4-one-5-propionic acid
• Glutamate-1-semialdehyde
• Formiminotransferase cyclodeaminase
• Glutamic acid

External links

• FIGLU Test at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)