Classification Term: 168967
Branched FA (ontology term: 013a03007964f936a62be90369e64c96)
found 75 associated metabolites at sub_class metabolite taxonomy ontology rank level.
Ancestor: Fatty acids
Child Taxonomies: There is no child term of current ontology term.
Tiglic acid
Tiglic acid is a monocarboxylic unsaturated organic acid. It is found in croton oil and in several other natural products. It has also been isolated from the defensive secretion of certain beetles. Tiglic acid, also known as tiglate or tiglinsaeure, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as methyl-branched fatty acids. These are fatty acids with an acyl chain that has a methyl branch. Usually, they are saturated and contain only one or more methyl group. However, branches other than methyl may be present. Tiglic acid has a double bond between the second and third carbons of the chain. Tiglic acid and angelic acid form a pair of cis-trans isomers. Tiglic acid is a volatile and crystallizable substance with a sweet, warm, spicy odour. It is used in making perfumes and flavoring agents. The salts and esters of tiglic acid are called tiglates. Tiglic acid is a 2-methylbut-2-enoic acid having its double bond in trans-configuration. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a crotonic acid. Tiglic acid is a natural product found in Aloe africana, Azadirachta indica, and other organisms with data available. See also: Arctium lappa Root (part of); Petasites hybridus root (part of). A branched-chain fatty acid consisting of 2-butenoic acid having a methyl group at position 2. Flavouring ingredient KEIO_ID T016 Tiglic acid is a monocarboxylic unsaturated organic acid found in croton oil and in several other natural products. Tiglic aci has a role as a plant metabolite[1]. Tiglic acid is a monocarboxylic unsaturated organic acid found in croton oil and in several other natural products. Tiglic aci has a role as a plant metabolite[1].
Isobutyric acid
Isobutyric acid is a carboxylic or short chain fatty acid with characteristic sweat-like smell. Small amount of isobutyrate is generated via microbial (gut) metabolism. Small amounts may also be found in certain foods or fermented beverages. There is anosmia (genetic inability to smell) for the odor of isobutyric acid with a frequency of about 2.5\\%. (OMIM 207000). Isobutyric acid is slightly soluble in water but much more soluble in ethanol, ether and organic solvents. Isobutyric acid can affect people if breathed in and may be absorbed through the skin. Contact can irritate and burn the skin and eyes. Breathing Isobutyric acid can irritate the nose, throat and lungs causing coughing, wheezing and/or shortness of breath. Present in apple, morello cherry, guava fruit, wine grapes, pineapple, crispbread, other breads, cheeses, wines, scallop and several essential oils, e.g. Roman chamomile. Acid and simple esters used as flavouring agents KEIO_ID I012
Isovaleric acid
Isovaleric acid, is a natural fatty acid found in a wide variety of plants and essential oils. Isovaleric acid is clear colorless liquid that is sparingly soluble in water, but well soluble in most common organic solvents. It has been suggested that isovaleric acid from pilot whales, a species frequently consumed in the Faroe Islands, may be the unusual dietary factor in prolonged gestation in the population of the Faroe Islands. Previous studies suggested that was due to the high intake of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids has been, but fatty acid data for eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA) in blood lipids of Faroese and Norwegians was reviewed in terms of the type of fish eaten (mostly lean white fish with DHA much greater than EPA); the popular lean fish, thus, probably provides too little EPA to produce a marked effect on human biochemistry (PMID 2646392). Isovaleric acid is found to be associated with isovaleric acidemia, which is an inborn error of metabolism. Flavouring agent. Simple esters are used in flavourings. Constituent of hops, cheese etc.; an important component of cheese aroma and flavour CONFIDENCE standard compound; INTERNAL_ID 152 KEIO_ID I018 Isovaleric acid is a natural fatty acid and known to effect on neonatal death and possible Jamaican vomiting sickness in human. Isovaleric acid is a natural fatty acid and known to effect on neonatal death and possible Jamaican vomiting sickness in human.
Isocaproic acid
Isocaproic acid, a metabolite of 20 alpha-hydroxycholesterol (PMID 14446007) and is an important metabolite in early placentas enabling the convertion from cholesterol to pregnenolone to Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) (PMID 11972299). Found in bananas and lime oil 4-Methylpentanoic acid (Isocaproic Acid) is a Short chain fatty acid (SCFA)[1].
Valproic acid
Valproic acid (VPA) is considered to be a drug of first choice and one of the most frequently-prescribed antiepileptic drugs worldwide for the therapy of generalized and focal epilepsies, including special epileptic. It is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug and is usually well tolerated. Rarely, serious complications may occur in some patients, including hemorrhagic pancreatitis, coagulopathies, bone marrow suppression, VPA-induced hepatotoxicity and encephalopathy, but there is still a lack of knowledge about the incidence and occurrence of these special side effects. VPA has been approved for stabilization of manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder. It is also used to treat migraine headaches and schizophrenia. As the use of VPA increases, the number of both accidental and intentional exposures increases. This is paralleled by more reports of VPA-induced toxicity. VPA is relatively contraindicated in pregnancy due to its teratogenicity. It is a known folate antagonist, which can cause neural tube defects. Thus, folic acid supplements may alleviate teratogenic problems. Women who become pregnant whilst taking valproate should be counselled as to its risks. VPA is an inhibitor of the enzyme histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1). HDAC1 is needed for HIV to remain in infected cells. Patients treated with valproic acid in addition to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) showed a median 75\\% reduction in latent HIV infection. VPA is believed to affect the function of the neurotransmitter GABA (as a GABA transaminase inhibitor) in the human brain. Valproic Acid dissociates to the valproate ion in the gastrointestinal tract. (PMID: 18201150, 17496767) [HMDB] Valproic acid (VPA) is considered to be a drug of first choice and one of the most frequently-prescribed antiepileptic drugs worldwide for the therapy of generalized and focal epilepsies, including special epileptic. It is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug and is usually well tolerated. Rarely, serious complications may occur in some patients, including hemorrhagic pancreatitis, coagulopathies, bone marrow suppression, VPA-induced hepatotoxicity and encephalopathy, but there is still a lack of knowledge about the incidence and occurrence of these special side effects. VPA has been approved for stabilization of manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder. It is also used to treat migraine headaches and schizophrenia. As the use of VPA increases, the number of both accidental and intentional exposures increases. This is paralleled by more reports of VPA-induced toxicity. VPA is relatively contraindicated in pregnancy due to its teratogenicity. It is a known folate antagonist, which can cause neural tube defects. Thus, folic acid supplements may alleviate teratogenic problems. Women who become pregnant whilst taking valproate should be counselled as to its risks. VPA is an inhibitor of the enzyme histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1). HDAC1 is needed for HIV to remain in infected cells. Patients treated with valproic acid in addition to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) showed a median 75\\% reduction in latent HIV infection. VPA is believed to affect the function of the neurotransmitter GABA (as a GABA transaminase inhibitor) in the human brain. Valproic Acid dissociates to the valproate ion in the gastrointestinal tract. (PMID: 18201150, 17496767). D002492 - Central Nervous System Depressants > D014149 - Tranquilizing Agents > D018692 - Antimanic Agents D002491 - Central Nervous System Agents > D011619 - Psychotropic Drugs > D014149 - Tranquilizing Agents N - Nervous system > N03 - Antiepileptics > N03A - Antiepileptics > N03AG - Fatty acid derivatives D002491 - Central Nervous System Agents > D002492 - Central Nervous System Depressants C78272 - Agent Affecting Nervous System > C264 - Anticonvulsant Agent D002491 - Central Nervous System Agents > D000927 - Anticonvulsants D018377 - Neurotransmitter Agents > D018682 - GABA Agents D004791 - Enzyme Inhibitors
Citronellic acid
Flavouring ingredient. Citronellic acid is found in many foods, some of which are peppermint, lemon balm, lemon grass, and cardamom. Citronellic acid is found in cardamom. Citronellic acid is a flavouring ingredien
Tuberculostearic acid
Tuberculostearic acid is the characteristic fatty acid of acid-fast bacteria of the order Actinomycetales. (PMID 3329256). Tuberculostearic acid (TBSA) is a mycobacterial cell wall constituent that is possible to measure in plasma samples of patients with active tuberculosis. (PMID 14723350). Detection of tuberculostearic acid in cerebrospinal fluid by use of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry has proven to be a very rapid, sensitive, and specific test for tuberculous meningitis. (PMID 8438134). Tuberculostearic acid can also be found in Actinomycetales (PMID: 109465). Tuberculostearic acid is the characteristic fatty acid of acid-fast bacteria of the order Actinomycetales. (PMID 3329256)
Angelic acid
Angelic acid is found in fats and oils. Angelic acid is a constituent of Angelica archangelica (angelica) Angelic acid has a double bond between the second and third carbons of the chain. Together with tiglic acid form a pair of cis-trans isomers. Angelic acid is a volatile body, of biting acid taste and pungent sour odour. It crystallizes in colorless monoclinic prisms. Angelic acid was formerly used therapeutically as a sedative. Angelic acid is a monocarboxylic unsaturated organic acid. It is found in garden angelica (Angelica archangelica), Umbelliferae, and many other plants. It was also isolated from the defensive secretion of certain carabid beetles Angelic acid is the (Z)-isomer of 2-methylbut-2-enoic acid. It is found in plant species of the family Apiaceae. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to an isocrotonic acid. Angelic acid is a natural product found in Tussilago farfara, Angelica sinensis, and other organisms with data available. See also: Petasites hybridus root (part of). Flavouring ingredient Angelic Acid is a substance found in Angelica sinensis, and it exists in an ester form. Angelic acid aids in wound healing and exhibits psychotropic properties[1]. Angelic Acid is a substance found in Angelica sinensis, and it exists in an ester form. Angelic acid aids in wound healing and exhibits psychotropic properties[1].
4-Ethyloctanoic acid
xi-4-Ethyloctanoic acid is found in animal foods. xi-4-Ethyloctanoic acid is present in raw and cooked goat meat, mutton and goat/sheep cheese. xi-4-Ethyloctanoic acid is a food flavourant. 4-Ethyloctanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid. It is used as a food additive
Isopalmitic acid
Isopalmitic acid is found in milk and milk products. Isopalmitic acid occurs in butterfa Occurs in butterfat. Isopalmitic acid is found in milk and milk products.
3L,7D,11D-Phytanic acid
3L,7D,11D-Phytanic acid is an isomer of Phytanic acid, an unusual 20-carbon branched-chain fatty acid; Phytanic acid accumulates in blood and tissues of patients with Refsum disease (RD, an inborn error of lipid metabolism inherited as an autosomal recessive trait (OMIM 266500)), and is a reliably identifier of RD from a large number of other neurological disorders. Phytanic acid also accumulates in a number of other disorders with a very different clinical course: disorders of peroxisome biogenesis (Zellweger syndrome (OMIM 214100), neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy (OMIM 202370), infantile Refsum disease (OMIM 266510)) and rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata, type 1 (OMIM 215100). Phytanic acid is a 3-methyl fatty acid that cannot be beta-oxidized directly, and first undergoes an alpha-oxidation a reaction catalyzed by the enzyme phytanoyl-CoA hydroxylase, which is deficient in RD, the only true disorder of phytanic acid alpha-oxidation. (The Metabolic and Molecular Bases of Inherited Disease). 3L,7D,11D-Phytanic acid is an isomer of Phytanic acid, an unusual 20-carbon branched-chain fatty acid; Phytanic acid accumulates in blood and tissues of patients with Refsum disease (RD, an inborn error of lipid metabolism inherited as an autosomal recessive trait (OMIM 266500)), and is a reliably identifier of RD from a large number of other neurological disorders.
xi-2-Ethylheptanoic acid
xi-2-Ethylheptanoic acid is found in fruits. xi-2-Ethylheptanoic acid is a constituent of starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) Constituent of starfruit (Averrhoa carambola). xi-2-Ethylheptanoic acid is found in fruits.
(S)-2-Methylbutanoic acid
(S)-2-Methylbutanoic acid is found in fats and oils. (S)-2-Methylbutanoic acid is isolated from many essential oils and other biol. sources. Isolated from many essential oils and other biol. sources. (S)-2-Methylbutanoic acid is found in fats and oils.
S-Methyl 3-methylthiobutyrate
S-Methyl 3-methylthiobutyrate is found in fruits. S-Methyl 3-methylthiobutyrate is produced by micrococaceae and coryneform bacteria isolated from cheeses. Also in hop oil, honeydew melon, galbanum oil and (tentatively) cantaloupes. S-Methyl 3-methylthiobutyrate is a flavouring ingredient. Production by micrococaceae and coryneform bacteria isolated from cheesesand is) also in hop oil, honeydew melon, galbanum oil and (tentatively) cantaloupes. Flavouring ingredient. S-Methyl 3-methylthiobutyrate is found in milk and milk products and fruits.
Isobehenic acid
Isobehenic acid, also known as isobehenate, is a member of the class of compounds known as long-chain fatty acids. Long-chain fatty acids are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains between 13 and 21 carbon atoms. Thus, isobehenic acid is considered to be a fatty acid lipid molecule. Isobehenic acid is practically insoluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Isobehenic acid can be found in corn, which makes isobehenic acid a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.
Tiglic acid
A 2-methylbut-2-enoic acid having its double bond in trans-configuration. Tiglic acid is a monocarboxylic unsaturated organic acid found in croton oil and in several other natural products. Tiglic aci has a role as a plant metabolite[1]. Tiglic acid is a monocarboxylic unsaturated organic acid found in croton oil and in several other natural products. Tiglic aci has a role as a plant metabolite[1].
VALPROIC ACID
D002492 - Central Nervous System Depressants > D014149 - Tranquilizing Agents > D018692 - Antimanic Agents D002491 - Central Nervous System Agents > D011619 - Psychotropic Drugs > D014149 - Tranquilizing Agents A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem. N - Nervous system > N03 - Antiepileptics > N03A - Antiepileptics > N03AG - Fatty acid derivatives D002491 - Central Nervous System Agents > D002492 - Central Nervous System Depressants C78272 - Agent Affecting Nervous System > C264 - Anticonvulsant Agent D002491 - Central Nervous System Agents > D000927 - Anticonvulsants D018377 - Neurotransmitter Agents > D018682 - GABA Agents D004791 - Enzyme Inhibitors KEIO_ID V004
Isocaproic acid
A methyl-branched fatty acid that is pentanoic acid with a methyl group substituent at position 4. It is a metabolite of 20 alpha-hydroxycholesterol 4-Methylpentanoic acid (Isocaproic Acid) is a Short chain fatty acid (SCFA)[1].
ISOVALERIC ACID
A C5, branched-chain saturated fatty acid. Isovaleric acid is a natural fatty acid and known to effect on neonatal death and possible Jamaican vomiting sickness in human. Isovaleric acid is a natural fatty acid and known to effect on neonatal death and possible Jamaican vomiting sickness in human.
ISOBUTYRIC ACID
A branched fatty acid comprising propanoic acid carrying a methyl branch at C-2.
Angelic acid
The (Z)-isomer of 2-methylbut-2-enoic acid. It is found in plant species of the family Apiaceae. Angelic Acid is a substance found in Angelica sinensis, and it exists in an ester form. Angelic acid aids in wound healing and exhibits psychotropic properties[1]. Angelic Acid is a substance found in Angelica sinensis, and it exists in an ester form. Angelic acid aids in wound healing and exhibits psychotropic properties[1].
2-Methylbutyric acid
A methylbutyric acid comprising a butyric acid core carrying a 2-methyl substituent. Produced from amino acid leucine during nutrient starvation in bacteria.
3-Methylvaleric acid
A methyl-branched fatty acid that is pentanoic acid which carries a methyl group at position 3. 3-Methylvaleric Acid is a flavouring ingredient.
Tuberculostearic acid
A methyl-branched fatty acid, the structure of which is that of stearic acid carrying a methyl group at C-10.
Isomyristic acid
A branched-chain saturated fatty acid consisting of tridecanoic acid carrying a 12-methyl group.