Methylglyoxal, also called pyruvaldehyde or 2-oxopropanal, is the organic compound with the formula CH3C(O)CHO. It has two carbonyl groups, an aldehyde and a ketone. It is a reduced derivative of pyruvic acid. Samples of methylglyoxal typically consist of the hydrates and oligomers. ==Biochemistry== In organisms, methylglyoxal is formed as a side-...
Found on
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylglyoxal
CH3-CO-CHO; Pyruvaldehyde;the aldehyde of pyruvic acid; an intermediate of carbohydrate metabolism in certain organisms. ... Synonym: pyruvic aldehyde. ... Methylglyoxal bis(guanylhydrazone), 1,1'-[(methylethanediylidene)dinitrilo]diguanidine;an antineoplastic agent. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: meth′il-glī-ok′săl Definitions: 1. the aldehyde of pyruvic acid; an intermediate of carbohydrate metabolism in certain organisms. Synonyms: pyruvic aldehyde
Found on
http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=54947
No exact match found.
