Page last updated: 2024-12-05

acetol

Description Research Excerpts Clinical Trials Roles Classes Pathways Study Profile Bioassays Related Drugs Related Conditions Protein Interactions Research Growth Market Indicators

Description

Acetol, also known as hydroxyacetone, is a colorless liquid with a sweet odor. It is a naturally occurring compound found in various fruits, vegetables, and fermented foods. Acetol is an important intermediate in the metabolism of carbohydrates and is involved in the biosynthesis of several amino acids and vitamins. Its synthesis can be achieved through several methods, including the oxidation of glycerol, the reduction of pyruvic acid, or the catalytic conversion of propylene oxide. Acetol is a versatile chemical compound with potential applications in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. The compound exhibits antioxidant properties, and it is studied for its potential therapeutic effects in conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Further research is ongoing to explore the full range of applications and benefits of acetol.'

hydroxyacetone : A propanone that is acetone in which one of the methyl hydrogens is replaced by a hydroxy group. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID8299
CHEBI ID27957
MeSH IDM0045485

Synonyms (66)

Synonym
1-hydroxy-propan-2-one
CHEBI:27957
2-oxopropanol
hydroxy-2-propanone
nsc 102497
brn 0605368
ai3-37788
einecs 204-124-8
hydroxymethyl methyl ketone
acetylmethanol
acetone alcohol
hydroxyacetone
wln: q1v1
nsc-102497
116-09-6
hydroxypropanone
nsc102497
1-hydroxy-2-propanone
acetylcarbinol
2-propanone, 1-hydroxy-
methanol, acetyl-
acetol ,
pyruvic alcohol
2-ketopropyl alcohol
pyruvinalcohol
methylketol
C05235
hydroxyacetone, contains <=500 ppm sodium carbonate as stabilizer, technical grade, 90%
1-hydroxyacetone
AKOS000269101
1-hydroxypropan-2-one
inchi=1/c3h6o2/c1-3(5)2-4/h4h,2h2,1h3
xlsmfkstngkwqx-uhfffaoysa-
H0388
A803556
1-oxidanylpropan-2-one
BBL011436
STL146544
unii-7i7ym0835w
7i7ym0835w ,
FT-0627141
S12357
fema no. 4462
acetol [mi]
DTXSID8051590
hydroxyacetone contains =500 ppm sodium carbonate as stabilizer
1-hydroxy-2-acetone
hydroxyl-acetone
hydroxyl acetone
hydroxy-acetone
monohydroxyacetone
hydroxy acetone
ch3coch2oh
ch3c(o)ch2oh
1-hydroxyacetone #
hydroxypropan-2-one
mfcd00004669
J-003383
F0001-0286
hydroxyacetone, >=95%, fg
2-oxopropyl alcohol
Q20236702
2-proponol
CS-0017823
HY-Y1366
EN300-20541

Research Excerpts

[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (3)

RoleDescription
human metaboliteAny mammalian metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in humans (Homo sapiens).
Escherichia coli metaboliteAny bacterial metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in Escherichia coli.
mouse metaboliteAny mammalian metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in a mouse (Mus musculus).
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (4)

ClassDescription
propanonesA ketone that is propane carrying at least one oxo substituent.
methyl ketoneA ketone of formula RC(=O)CH3 (R =/= H).
primary alcoholA primary alcohol is a compound in which a hydroxy group, -OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom which has either three hydrogen atoms attached to it or only one other carbon atom and two hydrogen atoms attached to it.
primary alpha-hydroxy ketoneAn alpha-hydroxy ketone in which the carbonyl group and the hydroxy group are linked by a -CH2 (methylene) group.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (14)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
Methylglyoxal Degradation III28
methylglyoxal degradation III118
detoxification of reactive carbonyls in chloroplasts422
Glycine and Serine metabolism ( Glycine and Serine metabolism )3649
Renz2020 - GEM of Human alveolar macrophage with SARS-CoV-20490
acetone degradation III (to propane-1,2-diol)413
acetone degradation I (to methylglyoxal)312
superpathway of methylglyoxal degradation1330
12-epi-hapalindole biosynthesis515
paerucumarin biosynthesis212
rhabduscin biosynthesis313
hapalindole H biosynthesis614
12-epi-fischerindole biosynthesis614
propane degradation II514
methylglyoxal degradation III78
3-[(E)-2-isocyanoethenyl]-1H-indole biosynthesis212

Research

Studies (65)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199012 (18.46)18.7374
1990's9 (13.85)18.2507
2000's25 (38.46)29.6817
2010's16 (24.62)24.3611
2020's3 (4.62)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 59.95

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index59.95 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.22 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.67 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index98.99 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (59.95)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (1.49%)6.00%
Case Studies1 (1.49%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other65 (97.01%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]