N-2-furoylglycine (N2FG) is a metabolite of furfural, furoic acid and furfuryl alcohol. Furfural is found in many foods, including coffee (55-255 mg/kg) and whole grain bread (26 mg/kg). Produced by gut bacteria-mediated metabolism, N2FG is being studied as a potential marker for diet habits (e.g coffee consumption) and diseases (e.g. various cancers and kidney disease).
Synonyms: N-(2-Furoyl)glycine; 2-(2-Furoylamino)acetic acid; N(2)-Furoyl-glycine; N-(2-Furanylcarbonyl)glycine; N-2-Furoylglycine
Molecular Formula: C7H7NO4
Molecular Weight: 169.13
Linear Structural Formula: C7H7NO4
MDL Number: MFCD00030606
Purity: >=98%
Melting Point: 163-165 C (lit.)
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Metabolomics research, nutrition research