BioCyc:AMACETOXID-RXN
This is a specific substrate reaction of the general amineoxidase reaction.
AMINO-ACETONE + WATER + OXYGEN-MOLECULE --> METHYL-GLYOXAL + AMMONIUM + HYDROGEN-PEROXIDE
ammonioacetone[C3H8NO] + H2O[H2O] + Oxygen[O2] = Methylglyoxal[C3H4O2] + NH4+[NH4] + Hydrogen peroxide[H2O2]
DB Links
- BioCyc: AMACETOXID-RXN
- EC Number: 1.4.3.21
Alias
Metabolites
Substrates
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| ammonioacetone Formula: C3H8NO |
Cytoplasm | |
| H2O Formula: H2O |
Cytoplasm | |
| Oxygen Formula: O2 |
Cytoplasm |
Products
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Methylglyoxal Formula: C3H4O2 |
Cytoplasm | |
| NH4+ Formula: NH4 |
Cytoplasm | |
| Hydrogen peroxide Formula: H2O2 |
Cytoplasm |