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StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2009-11-02 22:43:15 UTC
Update Date2025-05-29 22:15:39 UTC
HMDB IDHMDB0013125
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • HMDB13125
Metabolite Identification
Common NameHydroxypropionylcarnitine
DescriptionHydroxypropionylcarnitine is an acylcarnitine. More specifically, it is an hydroxypropionoic acid ester of carnitine. Acylcarnitines were first discovered more than 70 year ago (PMID: 13825279 ). It is believed that there are more than 1000 types of acylcarnitines in the human body. The general role of acylcarnitines is to transport acyl-groups (organic acids and fatty acids) from the cytoplasm into the mitochondria so that they can be broken down to produce energy.  This process is known as beta-oxidation. According to a recent review (PMID: 35710135 ), acylcarnitines (ACs) can be classified into 9 different categories depending on the type and size of their acyl-group: 1) short-chain ACs; 2) medium-chain ACs; 3) long-chain ACs; 4) very long-chain ACs; 5) hydroxy ACs; 6) branched chain ACs; 7) unsaturated ACs; 8) dicarboxylic ACs and 9) miscellaneous ACs. Short-chain ACs have acyl-groups with two to five carbons (C2-C5), medium-chain ACs have acyl-groups with six to thirteen carbons (C6-C13), long-chain ACs have acyl-groups with fourteen to twenty once carbons (C14-C21) and very long-chain ACs have acyl groups with more than 22 carbons. Hydroxypropionylcarnitine is therefore classified as a short chain AC. As a short-chain acylcarnitine hydroxypropionylcarnitine is a member of the most abundant group of carnitines in the body, comprising more than 50% of all acylcarnitines quantified in tissues and biofluids (PMID: 31920980 ). Some short-chain carnitines have been studied as supplements or treatments for a number of diseases, including neurological disorders and inborn errors of metabolism. It is also decreased in the urine of individuals with obesity (PMID: 26910390 ) and systolic heart failure (PMID: 26010610 ). Hydroxypropionylcarnitine can also be found incerebrospinal fluid. Carnitine acetyltransferase (CrAT, EC:2.3.1.7) is responsible for the synthesis of all short-chain and short branched-chain acylcarnitines (PMID: 23485643 ). The study of acylcarnitines is an active area of research and it is likely that many novel acylcarnitines will be discovered in the coming years. It is also likely that many novel roles in health and disease will be uncovered. An excellent review of the current state of knowledge for acylcarnitines is available (PMID: 35710135 ).
Structure
Data?1660692155
SynonymsNot Available
Chemical FormulaC10H19NO5
Average Molecular Weight233.2616
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight233.126322723
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H19NO5/c1-11(2,3)7-8(6-9(13)14)16-10(15)4-5-12/h8,12H,4-7H2,1-3H3/t8-/m0/s1
InChI KeyQJGJXKFJFRSERW-QMMMGPOBSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
ClassificationNot classified
Ontology
Physiological effect
Disposition
Biological locationRoute of exposureSource
Process
Role
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Molecular Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water SolubilityNot AvailableNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Experimental Chromatographic Properties
Predicted Molecular PropertiesNot Available
Predicted Chromatographic Properties

Predicted Retention Times

Underivatized

Chromatographic MethodRetention TimeReference
Measured using a Waters Acquity ultraperformance liquid chromatography (UPLC) ethylene-bridged hybrid (BEH) C18 column (100 mm × 2.1 mm; 1.7 μmparticle diameter). Predicted by Afia on May 17, 2022. Predicted by Afia on May 17, 2022.1.96 minutes32390414
Predicted by Siyang on May 30, 20229.371 minutes33406817
Predicted by Siyang using ReTip algorithm on June 8, 20226.79 minutes32390414
AjsUoB = Accucore 150 Amide HILIC with 10mM Ammonium Formate, 0.1% Formic Acid353.1 seconds40023050
Fem_Long = Waters ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3 C18 with Water:MeOH and 0.1% Formic Acid532.8 seconds40023050
Fem_Lipids = Ascentis Express C18 with (60:40 water:ACN):(90:10 IPA:ACN) and 10mM NH4COOH + 0.1% Formic Acid218.4 seconds40023050
Life_Old = Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 with Water:(20:80 acetone:ACN) and 0.1% Formic Acid86.8 seconds40023050
Life_New = RP Waters ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3 C18 with Water:(30:70 MeOH:ACN) and 0.1% Formic Acid158.8 seconds40023050
RIKEN = Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid48.1 seconds40023050
Eawag_XBridgeC18 = XBridge C18 3.5u 2.1x50 mm with Water:MeOH and 0.1% Formic Acid236.0 seconds40023050
BfG_NTS_RP1 =Agilent Zorbax Eclipse Plus C18 (2.1 mm x 150 mm, 3.5 um) with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid279.8 seconds40023050
HILIC_BDD_2 = Merck SeQuant ZIC-HILIC with ACN(0.1% formic acid):water(16 mM ammonium formate)847.7 seconds40023050
UniToyama_Atlantis = RP Waters Atlantis T3 (2.1 x 150 mm, 5 um) with ACN:Water and 0.1% Formic Acid650.7 seconds40023050
BDD_C18 = Hypersil Gold 1.9µm C18 with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid46.1 seconds40023050
UFZ_Phenomenex = Kinetex Core-Shell C18 2.6 um, 3.0 x 100 mm, Phenomenex with Water:MeOH and 0.1% Formic Acid1102.2 seconds40023050
SNU_RIKEN_POS = Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid192.1 seconds40023050
RPMMFDA = Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid193.2 seconds40023050
MTBLS87 = Merck SeQuant ZIC-pHILIC column with ACN:Water and :ammonium carbonate545.4 seconds40023050
KI_GIAR_zic_HILIC_pH2_7 = Merck SeQuant ZIC-HILIC with ACN:Water and 0.1% FA363.9 seconds40023050
Meister zic-pHILIC pH9.3 = Merck SeQuant ZIC-pHILIC column with ACN:Water 5mM NH4Ac pH9.3 and 5mM ammonium acetate in water158.8 seconds40023050

Predicted Kovats Retention Indices

Underivatized

MetaboliteSMILESKovats RI ValueColumn TypeReference
HydroxypropionylcarnitineC[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](CC([O-])=O)OC(=O)CCO2534.7Standard polar33892256
HydroxypropionylcarnitineC[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](CC([O-])=O)OC(=O)CCO1406.9Standard non polar33892256
HydroxypropionylcarnitineC[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](CC([O-])=O)OC(=O)CCO1683.9Semi standard non polar33892256

Derivatized

Derivative Name / StructureSMILESKovats RI ValueColumn TypeReference
Hydroxypropionylcarnitine,1TMS,isomer #1C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](CC(=O)[O-])OC(=O)CCO[Si](C)(C)C1658.8Semi standard non polar33892256
Hydroxypropionylcarnitine,1TBDMS,isomer #1CC(C)(C)[Si](C)(C)OCCC(=O)O[C@@H](CC(=O)[O-])C[N+](C)(C)C1897.3Semi standard non polar33892256
Spectra
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Extracellular
  • Membrane
Biospecimen Locations
  • Blood
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
  • Feces
  • Urine
Tissue LocationsNot Available
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
BloodExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot AvailableNot Available
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BloodDetected and Quantified0.020-0.100 uMAdult (>18 years old)BothNormal details
BloodDetected and Quantified0.03 ± 0.01 uMAdult (>18 years old)Both
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BloodDetected and Quantified0.04 ± 0.01 uMAdult (>18 years old)Both
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BloodDetected and Quantified0.03 ± 0.01 uMAdult (>18 years old)Both
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BloodDetected and Quantified0.03 ± 0.01 uMAdult (>18 years old)Both
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BloodDetected and Quantified0.03 ± 0.01 uMAdult (>18 years old)Both
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BloodDetected and Quantified0.03 ± 0.01 uMAdult (>18 years old)Both
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BloodDetected and Quantified0.03 ± 0 uMAdult (>18 years old)Both
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BloodDetected and Quantified0.03 ± 0.01 uMAdult (>18 years old)Both
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BloodDetected and Quantified0.03 ± 0 uMAdult (>18 years old)Both
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)Detected and Quantified0.063 +/- 0.030 uMAdult (>18 years old)Not SpecifiedNormal details
FecesDetected and Quantified0.24 +/- 0.12 nmol/g wet fecesAdult (>18 years old)Both
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FecesDetected and Quantified0.19 +/- 0.09 nmol/g wet fecesAdult (>18 years old)Both
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UrineDetected and Quantified0.008 (0.004-0.012) umol/mmol creatinineAdult (>18 years old)Both
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UrineDetected and Quantified1.29 +/- 0.10 umol/mmol creatinineAdolescent (13-18 years old)Both
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UrineDetected and Quantified0.01-0.06 umol/mmol creatinineNewborn (0-30 days old)BothNormal details
UrineDetected and Quantified0.02 +/- 0.01 umol/mmol creatinineNewborn (0-30 days old)FemaleNormal details
UrineDetected and Quantified0.03 +/- 0.01 umol/mmol creatinineNewborn (0-30 days old)MaleNormal details
UrineDetected and Quantified0.02 (0.01-0.05) umol/mmol creatinineNewborn (0-30 days old)Both
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Abnormal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
BloodDetected and Quantified0.0918 (0.0644) uMAdult (>18 years old)FemalePregnancy with fetus having congenital heart defect details
UrineDetected and Quantified2.43 +/- 0.15 umol/mmol creatinineAdolescent (13-18 years old)Both
Obese
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Associated Disorders and Diseases
Disease References
Obesity
  1. Cho K, Moon JS, Kang JH, Jang HB, Lee HJ, Park SI, Yu KS, Cho JY: Combined untargeted and targeted metabolomic profiling reveals urinary biomarkers for discriminating obese from normal-weight adolescents. Pediatr Obes. 2017 Apr;12(2):93-101. doi: 10.1111/ijpo.12114. Epub 2016 Feb 22. [PubMed:26910390 ]
Associated OMIM IDs
External LinksNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General References
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