Formiminoglutamic acid

Formiminoglutamic acid
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Names
	IUPAC name N-(aminomethylidene)-L-glutamic acid
	Other names FIGLU
Identifiers
CAS Number	816-90-0
ChemSpider	388370
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
MeSH	Formiminoglutamic+acid
PubChem	909
	SMILES C(CC(=O)O)C(C(=O)O)N=CN ;
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H10N2O4
Molar mass	174.155 g/mol
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Formiminoglutamic acid (FIGLU) is an intermediate in the metabolism of histidine.

The "FIGLU" test is used to identify deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ or folate deficiency or liver disease.

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External links

FIGLU Test at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)