Classification Term: 3887
Short-chain aldehydes (ontology term: CHEMONTID:0002230)
An aldehyde with a chain length containing between 2 and 5 carbon atoms." []
found 6 associated metabolites at family metabolite taxonomy ontology rank level.
Ancestor: Aldehydes
Child Taxonomies: There is no child term of current ontology term.
Glycolaldehyde
Glycolaldehyde, also known as hydroxyacetaldehyde or methylol formaldehyde, is a member of the class of compounds known as short-chain aldehydes. Short-chain aldehydes are an aldehyde with a chain length containing between 2 and 5 carbon atoms. Glycolaldehyde is soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Glycolaldehyde can be found in a number of food items such as acorn, elderberry, dandelion, and conch, which makes glycolaldehyde a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. Glycolaldehyde can be found primarily in human neuron tissue. Glycolaldehyde exists in all living organisms, ranging from bacteria to humans. In humans, glycolaldehyde is involved in the vitamin B6 metabolism. Glycolaldehyde is also involved in hypophosphatasia, which is a metabolic disorder. Glycolaldehyde is the organic compound with the formula HOCH2-CHO. It is the smallest possible molecule that contains both an aldehyde group and a hydroxyl group. It is a highly reactive molecule that occurs both in the biosphere and in the interstellar medium. It is normally supplied as a white solid. Although it conforms to the general formula for carbohydrates, Cn(H2O)n, it is not generally considered to be a saccharide . Glycolaldehyde (HOCH2-CH=O, IUPAC name 2-hydroxyethanal) is a type of diose (2-carbon monosaccharide). Glycolaldehyde is readily converted to acetyl coenzyme A. It has an aldehyde and a hydroxyl group. However, it is not actually a sugar, because there is only one hydroxyl group. Glycolaldehyde is formed from many sources, including the amino acid glycine and from purone catabolism. It can form by action of ketolase on fructose 1,6-bisphosphate in an alternate glycolysis pathway. This compound is transferred by thiamin pyrophosphate during the pentose phosphate shunt.
(±)-2-Methylbutanal
(±)-2-Methylbutanal, also known as 2-methylbutyraldehyde, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as short-chain aldehydes. These are an aldehyde with a chain length containing between 2 and 5 carbon atoms. (±)-2-Methylbutanal exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans. (±)-2-Methylbutanal is an almond, cocoa, and coffee tasting compound. (±)-2-Methylbutanal is found, on average, in the highest concentration within kohlrabis and milk (cow). (±)-2-Methylbutanal has also been detected, but not quantified, in several different foods, such as sugar apples, horned melons, hyacinth beans, persian limes, and root vegetables. (±)-2-Methylbutanal, with regard to humans, has been found to be associated with several diseases such as ulcerative colitis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; (±)-2-methylbutanal has also been linked to the inborn metabolic disorder celiac disease. (±)-2-methylbutanal, also known as 2-methylbutyraldehyde, is a member of the class of compounds known as short-chain aldehydes. Short-chain aldehydes are an aldehyde with a chain length containing between 2 and 5 carbon atoms (±)-2-methylbutanal is soluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). (±)-2-methylbutanal can be found primarily in feces and saliva. Within the cell, (±)-2-methylbutanal is primarily located in the cytoplasm. It can also be found in the extracellular space.
Acetaldehyde
Acetaldehyde, also known as ethanal, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as short-chain aldehydes. These are an aldehyde with a chain length containing between 2 and 5 carbon atoms. Acetaldehyde exists in all living species, ranging from bacteria to humans. Within humans, acetaldehyde participates in a number of enzymatic reactions. In particular, acetaldehyde can be biosynthesized from ethanol which is mediated by the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase 1B. Acetaldehyde can also be converted to acetic acid by the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase (mitochondrial) and aldehyde dehydrogenase X (mitochondrial). The main method of production is the oxidation of ethylene by the Wacker process, which involves oxidation of ethylene using a homogeneous palladium/copper system: 2 CH2CH2 + O2 → 2 CH3CHO. In the 1970s, the world capacity of the Wacker-Hoechst direct oxidation process exceeded 2 million tonnes annually. In humans, acetaldehyde is involved in disulfiram action pathway. Acetaldehyde is an aldehydic, ethereal, and fruity tasting compound. Outside of the human body, acetaldehyde is found, on average, in the highest concentration in a few different foods, such as sweet oranges, pineapples, and mandarin orange (clementine, tangerine) and in a lower concentration in . acetaldehyde has also been detected, but not quantified in several different foods, such as malabar plums, malus (crab apple), rose hips, natal plums, and medlars. This could make acetaldehyde a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. In condensation reactions, acetaldehyde is prochiral. Acetaldehyde is formally rated as a possible carcinogen (by IARC 2B) and is also a potentially toxic compound. Acetaldehyde has been found to be associated with several diseases such as alcoholism, ulcerative colitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and crohns disease; also acetaldehyde has been linked to the inborn metabolic disorders including aldehyde dehydrogenase deficiency (III) sulfate is used to reoxidize the mercury back to the mercury. Acetaldehyde was first observed by the Swedish pharmacist/chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele (1774); it was then investigated by the French chemists Antoine François, comte de Fourcroy and Louis Nicolas Vauquelin (1800), and the German chemists Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner (1821, 1822, 1832) and Justus von Liebig (1835). At room temperature, acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) is more stable than vinyl alcohol (CH2CHOH) by 42.7 kJ/mol: Overall the keto-enol tautomerization occurs slowly but is catalyzed by acids. The level at which an average consumer could detect acetaldehyde is still considerably lower than any toxicity. Pathways of exposure include air, water, land, or groundwater, as well as drink and smoke. Acetaldehyde is also created by thermal degradation or ultraviolet photo-degradation of some thermoplastic polymers during or after manufacture. The water industry generally recognizes 20–40 ppb as the taste/odor threshold for acetaldehyde. The level at which an average consumer could detect acetaldehyde is still considerably lower than any toxicity. Flavouring agent and adjuvant used to impart orange, apple and butter flavours; component of food flavourings added to milk products, baked goods, fruit juices, candy, desserts and soft drinks [DFC]
Glyoxal
Glyoxal, also known as 1,2-ethanedione or oxalaldehyde, is a member of the class of compounds known as short-chain aldehydes. Short-chain aldehydes are an aldehyde with a chain length containing between 2 and 5 carbon atoms. Glyoxal is soluble (in water) and an extremely weak basic (essentially neutral) compound (based on its pKa). Glyoxal can be found in garden tomato (variety), ginger, and sesame, which makes glyoxal a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. Glyoxal is an organic compound with the chemical formula OCHCHO. It is a yellow-colored Liquid that evaporates to give a green-colored gas. Glyoxal is the smallest dialdehyde (two aldehyde groups). Its structure is more complicated than typically represented because the molecule hydrates and oligomerizes. It is produced industrially as a precursor to many products .
2-Methylpropanal
2-Methylpropanal, also known as isobutylaldehyde or isobutyral, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as short-chain aldehydes. These are aldehydes with a chain length between 2 and 5 carbon atoms. 2-Methylpropanal exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans. 2-Methylpropanal is an aldehydic, floral, and fresh tasting compound. 2-Methylpropanal is found, on average, in the highest concentration within milk (cow). 2-Methylpropanal has also been detected, but not quantified, in several different foods, such as greenthread tea, wheats, common grapes, other cereal products, and oxheart cabbages. Found in tea, beer, sake, brandy, fresh fruits (apple, banana, cherry etc.), breads, cooked pork, and spearmint oil
(S)-2-Methylbutanal
(S)-2-Methylbutanal is found in coffee and coffee products. (S)-2-Methylbutanal is found in tea, coffee, peppermint oil (Mentha piperita