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Porphobilinogen

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
3-[5-(aminomethyl)-4-(carboxymethyl)-1H-pyrrol-3-yl]propanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
porphobilinogen
Synonyms
5-(Aminomethyl)-4-(carboxymethyl)-1H-pyrrole-3-propanoic acid
PBG

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 487-90-1

PROPERTIES

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Description (English)
An intermediate in the biosynthesis of Heme, found in the urine of patients with acute porphyria.

REFERENCES

  • Westall, et al.: Nature, 170, 614 (1952)
  • Cookson, R., et al.: Biochem, J., 57, 476 (1952)
  • MacDonald, J., Can. J. Chem., 35, 715 (1952)