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Creation date2010-04-08 22:15:42 UTC
Update date2019-11-26 03:20:25 UTC
Primary IDFDB021453
Secondary Accession NumbersNot Available
Chemical Information
FooDB NamePectic acid
DescriptionPresent in cell walls of all plant tissues. Up to 30% w/w of this polysaccharide can be isolated from orange and lemon rind. It is used in food processing as a gelling agent, stabiliser, thickener and emusifier [DFC] Pectic acid, also known as polygalacturonic acid, is a water insoluble, transparent gelatinous acid existing in ripe fruit and some vegetables. It is a product of pectin degradation in plants, and is produced via the interaction between pectinase and pectin (the latter being common in the wine-making industry). [Wikipedia]. Pectic acid is found in many foods, some of which are cottonseed, calabash, date, and apple.
CAS Number9046-40-6
Structure
Thumb
Synonyms
SynonymSource
alpha-D-GalA-(1->4)-alpha-D-gala-(1->4)-alpha-D-galaChEBI
alpha-D-Galacturonosyl-(1->4)-alpha-D-galacturonosyl-(1->4)-alpha-D-galactnuronic acidChEBI
Pectin trisaccharideChEBI
Trigalacturonic acidChEBI
a-D-GalA-(1->4)-a-D-gala-(1->4)-a-D-galaGenerator
Α-D-gala-(1->4)-α-D-gala-(1->4)-α-D-galaGenerator
a-D-Galacturonosyl-(1->4)-a-D-galacturonosyl-(1->4)-a-D-galactnuronateGenerator
a-D-Galacturonosyl-(1->4)-a-D-galacturonosyl-(1->4)-a-D-galactnuronic acidGenerator
alpha-D-Galacturonosyl-(1->4)-alpha-D-galacturonosyl-(1->4)-alpha-D-galactnuronateGenerator
Α-D-galacturonosyl-(1->4)-α-D-galacturonosyl-(1->4)-α-D-galactnuronateGenerator
Α-D-galacturonosyl-(1->4)-α-D-galacturonosyl-(1->4)-α-D-galactnuronic acidGenerator
TrigalacturonateGenerator
PectateGenerator
alpha-GalA-gala-galaMeSH
GalA-gala-galaMeSH
GalA-(1-4)-gala-(1-4)-galaMeSH
O-Galactopyranosyluronic acid-(1-4)-O-galactopyranosyluronic acid-(1-4)-galactopyranosyluronic acidMeSH
beta-GalA-gala-galaMeSH
a-D-GalpA-(1->4)-a-D-galpa-(1->4)-a-D-galpaGenerator
α-D-galpa-(1->4)-α-D-galpa-(1->4)-α-D-galpaGenerator
(1,4-alpha-D-Galacturonide)nbiospider
(1,4-alpha-D-Galacturonosyl)nbiospider
alpha-D-Polygalacturonic acidbiospider
alpha-delta-Galactopyranuronic acidHMDB
alpha-delta-Galacturonic acidHMDB
alpha-delta-Polygalacturonic acidHMDB
Calcium pectateHMDB
Calcium polygalacturonateHMDB
D-GalacturonanHMDB
delta-GalacturonanHMDB
delta-GalacturonateHMDB
delta-Galacturonic acidHMDB
GalacturonanHMDB
GalacturonateHMDB
Galacturonic acid, homopolymerbiospider
Pectinic aciddb_source
Poly(1,4-alpha-D-galacturonate)biospider
Poly(1,4-alpha-D-galacturonate)(n)biospider
Poly(1,4-alpha-delta-galacturonate)HMDB
Polygalacturonic acidbiospider
Sodium pectateHMDB
Sulfated polygalacturonic acidHMDB
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility78.1 g/LALOGPS
logP-1.2ALOGPS
logP-5.5ChemAxon
logS-0.84ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)2.59ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-3.9ChemAxon
Physiological Charge-3ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count19ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count11ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area319.89 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count7ChemAxon
Refractivity100.35 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability46.03 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings3ChemAxon
BioavailabilityNoChemAxon
Rule of FiveNoChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleNoChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Chemical FormulaC18H26O19
IUPAC name(2S,3R,4S,5R,6S)-6-{[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-2-carboxy-6-{[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-2-carboxy-4,5,6-trihydroxyoxan-3-yl]oxy}-4,5-dihydroxyoxan-3-yl]oxy}-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C18H26O19/c19-1-2(20)10(13(26)27)36-17(6(1)24)35-9-4(22)7(25)18(37-12(9)15(30)31)34-8-3(21)5(23)16(32)33-11(8)14(28)29/h1-12,16-25,32H,(H,26,27)(H,28,29)(H,30,31)/t1-,2+,3+,4+,5+,6+,7+,8+,9+,10-,11-,12-,16-,17-,18-/m0/s1
InChI KeyLCLHHZYHLXDRQG-MKJFYJHKSA-N
Isomeric SMILESO[C@H]1O[C@@H]([C@H](O[C@H]2O[C@@H]([C@H](O[C@H]3O[C@@H]([C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]3O)C(O)=O)[C@H](O)[C@H]2O)C(O)=O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)C(O)=O
Average Molecular Weight546.3876
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight546.10682865
Classification
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as oligosaccharides. These are carbohydrates made up of 3 to 10 monosaccharide units linked to each other through glycosidic bonds.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
Sub ClassCarbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates
Direct ParentOligosaccharides
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Oligosaccharide
  • 1-o-glucuronide
  • O-glucuronide
  • Glucuronic acid or derivatives
  • Glycosyl compound
  • O-glycosyl compound
  • Tricarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Beta-hydroxy acid
  • Hydroxy acid
  • Pyran
  • Oxane
  • Hemiacetal
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Organoheterocyclic compound
  • Acetal
  • Oxacycle
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Polyol
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Carbonyl group
  • Organic oxide
  • Alcohol
  • Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
OntologyNo ontology term
Physico-Chemical Properties
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Physical stateSolid
Physical DescriptionNot Available
Mass CompositionNot Available
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental pKaNot Available
Isoelectric pointNot Available
ChargeNot Available
Optical RotationNot Available
Spectroscopic UV DataNot Available
DensityNot Available
Refractive IndexNot Available
Spectra
SpectraNot Available
ChemSpider ID393411
ChEMBL IDNot Available
KEGG Compound IDC00470
Pubchem Compound ID445929
Pubchem Substance IDNot Available
ChEBI IDNot Available
Phenol-Explorer IDNot Available
DrugBank IDDB03511
HMDB IDHMDB03363
CRC / DFC (Dictionary of Food Compounds) IDNXB95-A:NXB95-A
EAFUS ID2882
Dr. Duke IDPECTIC-ACID|PECTIN|PECTINS|POLYGALACTURONIC-ACID|POLYGALACTURONATE
BIGG IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
HET IDADA
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDNot Available
Flavornet IDNot Available
GoodScent IDNot Available
SuperScent IDNot Available
Wikipedia IDPectic_acid
Phenol-Explorer Metabolite IDNot Available
Duplicate IDSNot Available
Old DFC IDSNot Available
Associated Foods
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Biological Effects and Interactions
Health Effects / Bioactivities
DescriptorIDDefinitionReference
Anti-atheromic38070 An agent that prevents or reduces the formation of atheromas (plaques) in blood vessels, thereby lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. It inhibits the accumulation of lipids and inflammatory cells in the arterial wall, commonly used in managing atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, and preventing heart attacks and strokes.DUKE
Anti bacterial33282 An agent that inhibits the growth of or destroys bacteria, playing a crucial role in preventing and treating infections. Therapeutically, it is used to combat bacterial infections, with key medical applications including treating pneumonia, tuberculosis, and skin infections, as well as preventing surgical site infections and sepsis.DUKE
Anti-diabetic52217 An agent that regulates blood sugar levels, enhancing insulin sensitivity or secretion. Therapeutically, it's used to manage diabetes, reducing symptoms and complications, and commonly prescribed to treat type 1 and 2 diabetes, as well as gestational diabetes.DUKE
Anti-diarrheic55323 An agent that reduces the frequency and severity of diarrhea, commonly used to manage gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome, and to treat infectious diarrhea, by slowing bowel movements and increasing water absorption.DUKE
Anti enteriticAn anti-inflammatory agent that relieves intestinal swelling, reducing enteritis symptoms. Its biological role is to mitigate intestinal inflammation, and its therapeutic applications include treating gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome. Key medical uses include managing enteritis, colitis, and other inflammatory bowel diseases.DUKE
Anti gallstoneAn agent that prevents the formation of gallstones, reducing the risk of gallbladder disease. Therapeutically, it helps maintain cholesterol balance and bile flow, commonly used to manage gallstone prevention and treatment, and alleviate related symptoms.DUKE
Anti-gastriticAn agent that reduces stomach inflammation, protecting the gastric lining and relieving symptoms of gastritis, commonly used in managing ulcers, acid reflux, and gastrointestinal disorders.DUKE
Anti-lithicAn agent that prevents the formation of calculi (kidney stones) or promotes their dissolution, playing a key role in urology. Its therapeutic applications include managing kidney stone disease, nephrolithiasis, and urinary tract disorders, helping to alleviate pain and prevent complications.DUKE
Anti metastatic35610 An agent that inhibits cancer cell spread, reducing tumor metastasis. It plays a biological role in blocking cell migration and invasion, and has therapeutic applications in cancer treatment. Key medical uses include preventing cancer recurrence and improving survival rates in patients with various types of cancer.DUKE
Anti-mutagenicAn agent that interferes with the mutagenicity of a substance, preventing DNA damage and mutations. Its biological role is to protect cells from genetic alterations, and it has therapeutic applications in cancer prevention and treatment, as well as key medical uses in reducing the risk of genetic disorders and birth defects.DUKE
Anti-obesity52217 An agent that reduces body weight, commonly used in managing obesity and related disorders, by regulating appetite, metabolism, and fat storage, with therapeutic applications in preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.DUKE
Antitumor35610 An agent that inhibits tumor growth and proliferation, playing a crucial role in cancer treatment. Therapeutically, antitumors are used to manage various types of cancer, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, helping to reduce tumor size, prevent metastasis, and improve patient outcomes.DUKE
Anti-tussive52217 An agent that suppresses coughing, reducing the frequency and severity of coughs. It works by targeting the brain's cough center, providing therapeutic relief for dry, irritating coughs. Key medical uses include managing coughs associated with colds, flu, and other respiratory conditions.DUKE
Anti ulcer49201 An agent that reduces stomach acid and protects the mucous lining, preventing ulcer formation. It is used to treat conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, promoting healing and relieving symptoms.DUKE
Cancer preventive35610 An agent that inhibits the development and progression of cancer, reducing tumor formation and growth. It plays a biological role in blocking carcinogenic pathways, and has therapeutic applications in chemoprevention. Key medical uses include reducing the risk of cancer in high-risk individuals and preventing cancer recurrence.DUKE
Chemopreventive35610 An agent that prevents or delays the development of cancer, reducing the risk of tumor formation and progression. It plays a biological role in inhibiting carcinogenesis, and has therapeutic applications in cancer prevention, with key medical uses including reducing the risk of colorectal, breast, and prostate cancers.DUKE
DemulcentAn agent that forms a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation, commonly used to protect and calm irritated tissues in the throat, mouth, and digestive tract.DUKE
Fungicide24127 An agent that kills or inhibits the growth of fungi, playing a biological role in preventing fungal infections. Therapeutically, it is used to treat fungal diseases, with key medical applications including athlete's foot, ringworm, and candidiasis, as well as agricultural uses to protect crops from fungal damage.DUKE
HemostatAn agent that controls bleeding, playing a biological role in blood coagulation. Therapeutically, it promotes clot formation, and its key medical uses include treating wounds, surgical bleeding, and hemorrhages, helping to stabilize patients and prevent excessive blood loss.DUKE
HypocholesterolemicAn agent that lowers cholesterol levels in the blood, playing a crucial role in preventing cardiovascular disease. Therapeutically, it is used to manage hyperlipidemia and reduce the risk of heart disease, with key medical applications including the treatment of high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease.DUKE
Hypoglycemic35526 An agent that lowers blood glucose levels, playing a crucial role in glucose metabolism. Therapeutically, it is used to manage diabetes and insulin resistance, with key medical applications in treating type 1 and 2 diabetes, and preventing diabetic complications.DUKE
PeristalticAn agent that stimulates peristalsis, promoting muscle contractions in the digestive tract to move food through the system, aiding digestion and bowel movements, with therapeutic applications in treating constipation, gastrointestinal disorders, and post-surgical bowel obstruction.DUKE
Pesticide25944 An agent that kills or repels pests, playing a biological role in controlling insect, weed, and fungal populations. Therapeutically, pesticides have limited applications, but some are used to treat ectoparasitic infestations, such as lice and scabies. Key medical uses include topical treatments for head lice and scabies, highlighting their role in managing parasitic infections.DUKE
Enzymes
NameGene NameUniProt ID
UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 2B4UGT2B4P06133
UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-4UGT1A4P22310
UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 2B7UGT2B7P16662
UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-1UGT1A1P22309
UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-9UGT1A9O60656
UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-6UGT1A6P19224
PathwaysNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
BiosynthesisNot Available
Organoleptic Properties
FlavoursNot Available
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References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
General ReferenceNot Available
Content Reference— Duke, James. 'Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. United States Department of Agriculture.' Agricultural Research Service, Accessed April 27 (2004).