| Description | 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid (5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furoic acid) (Sumiki's acid) is a naturally occurring human metabolite. Sumiki's acid was first identified in the urine of a leukemia patient who was excreting an abnormal amount of its glycine derivative. Sumiki's acid has been found to be a byproduct of the fungus Aspergillus and probably other species of fungi and yeast as well. |
| Synonyms | Sumiki's acid, 5-羟甲基-2-呋喃甲酸, 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furoic acid |
| molecular weight | 142.11 |
| Molecular formula | C6H6O4 |
| CAS | 6338-41-6 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 5.5 mg/mL (38.7 mM), Sonication is recommended. Ethanol: 100 mg/mL |
| References | 1. Lawson AM, et al. Urinary organic acids in man. I. Normal patterns. Clin Chem. 1976 Aug;22(8):1283-7. |