Basic Info

Common NameGlycerol(F05354)
2D Structure
Description

Glycerol is an important component of triglycerides (i.e. fats and oils) and of phospholipids. glycerol is a three-carbon substance that forms the backbone of fatty acids in fats. When the body uses stored fat as a source of energy, glycerol and fatty acids are released into the bloodstream. The glycerol component can be converted to glucose by the liver and provides energy for cellular metabolism.

FRCD IDF05354
CAS Number56-81-5
PubChem CID753
FormulaC3H8O3
IUPAC Name

propane-1,2,3-triol

InChI Key

PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2

Canonical SMILES

C(C(CO)O)O

Isomeric SMILES

C(C(CO)O)O

WikipediaGlycerol
Synonyms
        
            glycerol
        
            glycerin
        
            Glycerine
        
            1,2,3-Propanetriol
        
            56-81-5
        
            PROPANE-1,2,3-TRIOL
        
            Glycyl alcohol
        
            Trihydroxypropane
        
            Glyceritol
        
            Propanetriol
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Animal Toxin
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
SubclassCarbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct ParentSugar alcohols
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
SubstituentsSugar alcohol - Secondary alcohol - Polyol - Hydrocarbon derivative - Primary alcohol - Alcohol - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sugar alcohols. These are hydrogenated forms of carbohydrate in which the carbonyl group (aldehyde or ketone, reducing sugar) has been reduced to a primary or secondary hydroxyl group.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight92.094
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count2
Complexity25.2
Monoisotopic Mass92.047
Exact Mass92.047
XLogP-1.8
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count6
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB-0.6136
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+0.9239
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2-0.8334
P-glycoprotein SubstrateNon-substrate0.7076
P-glycoprotein InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9186
Non-inhibitor0.9572
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.9307
Distribution
Subcellular localizationMitochondria0.6002
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8881
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8821
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateNon-substrate0.7971
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7599
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9482
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9554
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8847
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9605
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.9576
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.9670
Non-inhibitor0.9280
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.8278
CarcinogensNon-carcinogens0.6884
Fish ToxicityLow FHMT0.9489
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityLow TPT0.9933
Honey Bee ToxicityHigh HBT0.6791
BiodegradationReady biodegradable0.8497
Acute Oral ToxicityIV0.6414
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Non-required0.6761

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility1.0572LogS
Caco-2 Permeability-0.0966LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity0.8954LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity3.2632pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity-2.0120pIGC50, ug/L

References

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Molecular Characterization, Fitness, and Mycotoxin Production of Fusarium asiaticum Strains Resistant to Fludioxonil.Plant Dis2018 Sep30125190
Mechanical, structural and physical aspects of chitosan-based films as antimicrobial dressings.Int J Biol Macromol2018 Sep29727650
Salt + Glycerol-Induced Hyperhydration Enhances Fluid Retention More Than Salt-or Glycerol-Induced Hyperhydration.Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab2018 May 129140136
Expression of heterologous transporters in Saccharomyces kudriavzevii: A strategyfor improving yeast salt tolerance and fermentation performance.Int J Food Microbiol2018 Mar 229324287
Enhancement of erythritol production by Trichosporonoides oedocephalis ATCC 16958through regulating key enzyme activity and the NADPH/NADP ratio with metal ionsupplementation.Prep Biochem Biotechnol2018 Mar 1629355459
Thermally Induced Generation of Desirable Aroma-Active Compounds from theGlucosinolate Sinigrin.J Agric Food Chem2018 Mar 1428629219
Incidence of Penicillium verrucosum in Grain Samples from Oat Varieties Commonly Grown in South Dakota.J Food Prot2018 Jun29718692
Producing novel edible films from semi refined carrageenan (SRC) and ulvanpolysaccharides for potential food applications.Int J Biol Macromol2018 Jun29454950
Effects of lowering water activity by various humectants on germination of sporesof Bacillus species with different germinants.Food Microbiol2018 Jun29407388
Mechanisms of the antilipolytic response of human adipocytes to tyramine, a trace amine present in food.J Physiol Biochem2018 Jul 2330039351
Variability in Characterizing <i>Escherichia coli</i> from Cattle Feces: A Cautionary Tale.Microorganisms2018 Jul 2130037096
From malt to wheat beer: A comprehensive multi-toxin screening, transfer assessment and its influence on basic fermentation parameters.Food Chem2018 Jul 1529548430
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Probiotic effect of Pichia pastoris X-33 produced in parboiled rice effluent and YPD medium on broiler chickens.PLoS One2018 Feb 1529447227
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Targets

General Function:
Phospholipase a2 activity
Specific Function:
PA2 catalyzes the calcium-dependent hydrolysis of the 2-acyl groups in 3-sn-phosphoglycerides. Has a preference for arachidonic-containing phospholipids.
Gene Name:
PLA2G2E
Uniprot ID:
Q9NZK7
Molecular Weight:
15988.525 Da
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
General Function:
Receptor signaling protein activity
Specific Function:
GTP-binding protein that functions as an allosteric activator of the cholera toxin catalytic subunit, an ADP-ribosyltransferase. Involved in protein trafficking among different compartments. Modulates vesicle budding and uncoating within the Golgi complex. Deactivation induces the redistribution of the entire Golgi complex to the endoplasmic reticulum, suggesting a crucial role in protein trafficking. In its GTP-bound form, its triggers the association with coat proteins with the Golgi membrane. The hydrolysis of ARF1-bound GTP, which is mediated by ARFGAPs proteins, is required for dissociation of coat proteins from Golgi membranes and vesicles. The GTP-bound form interacts with PICK1 to limit PICK1-mediated inhibition of Arp2/3 complex activity; the function is linked to AMPA receptor (AMPAR) trafficking, regulation of synaptic plasicity of excitatory synapses and spine shrinkage during long-term depression (LTD).
Gene Name:
ARF1
Uniprot ID:
P84077
Molecular Weight:
20696.62 Da
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Gene Name:
ADH1B
Uniprot ID:
P00325
Molecular Weight:
39854.21 Da
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
General Function:
Protein homodimerization activity
Specific Function:
Removes terminal alpha-N-acetylgalactosamine residues from glycolipids and glycopeptides. Required for the breakdown of glycolipids.
Gene Name:
NAGA
Uniprot ID:
P17050
Molecular Weight:
46564.15 Da
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
General Function:
Sulfate adenylyltransferase (atp) activity
Specific Function:
Bifunctional enzyme with both ATP sulfurylase and APS kinase activity, which mediates two steps in the sulfate activation pathway. The first step is the transfer of a sulfate group to ATP to yield adenosine 5'-phosphosulfate (APS), and the second step is the transfer of a phosphate group from ATP to APS yielding 3'-phosphoadenylylsulfate (PAPS: activated sulfate donor used by sulfotransferase). In mammals, PAPS is the sole source of sulfate; APS appears to be only an intermediate in the sulfate-activation pathway. Also involved in the biosynthesis of sulfated L-selectin ligands in endothelial cells.
Gene Name:
PAPSS1
Uniprot ID:
O43252
Molecular Weight:
70832.725 Da
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
General Function:
Small molecule binding
Specific Function:
This protein is, quantitatively, the main protein synthesized and secreted in the endometrium from mid-luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and during the first semester of pregnancy.
Gene Name:
PAEP
Uniprot ID:
P09466
Molecular Weight:
20624.015 Da
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
General Function:
Inositol-3-phosphate synthase activity
Specific Function:
Key enzyme in myo-inositol biosynthesis pathway that catalyzes the conversion of glucose 6-phosphate to 1-myo-inositol 1-phosphate in a NAD-dependent manner. Rate-limiting enzyme in the synthesis of all inositol-containing compounds.
Gene Name:
ISYNA1
Uniprot ID:
Q9NPH2
Molecular Weight:
61067.285 Da
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
General Function:
S-nitrosoglutathione binding
Specific Function:
Conjugation of reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous and endogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. Regulates negatively CDK5 activity via p25/p35 translocation to prevent neurodegeneration.
Gene Name:
GSTP1
Uniprot ID:
P09211
Molecular Weight:
23355.625 Da
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
General Function:
Protein homodimerization activity
Specific Function:
Bifunctional enzyme which catalyzes both the conversion of PGH2 to PGD2, a prostaglandin involved in smooth muscle contraction/relaxation and a potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation, and the conjugation of glutathione with a wide range of aryl halides and organic isothiocyanates. Also exhibits low glutathione-peroxidase activity towards cumene hydroperoxide.
Gene Name:
HPGDS
Uniprot ID:
O60760
Molecular Weight:
23343.65 Da
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
General Function:
Trna methyltransferase activity
Specific Function:
Specifically methylates cytosine 38 in the anticodon loop of tRNA(Asp).
Gene Name:
TRDMT1
Uniprot ID:
O14717
Molecular Weight:
44596.17 Da
General Function:
Phosphatidylinositol binding
Specific Function:
Intracellular channel that mediates calcium release from the endoplasmic reticulum following stimulation by inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate. Involved in the regulation of epithelial secretion of electrolytes and fluid through the interaction with AHCYL1 (By similarity). Plays a role in ER stress-induced apoptosis. Cytoplasmic calcium released from the ER triggers apoptosis by the activation of CaM kinase II, eventually leading to the activation of downstream apoptosis pathways (By similarity).
Gene Name:
ITPR1
Uniprot ID:
Q14643
Molecular Weight:
313926.375 Da
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
General Function:
Type iii transforming growth factor beta receptor binding
Specific Function:
Transmembrane serine/threonine kinase forming with the TGF-beta type I serine/threonine kinase receptor, TGFBR1, the non-promiscuous receptor for the TGF-beta cytokines TGFB1, TGFB2 and TGFB3. Transduces the TGFB1, TGFB2 and TGFB3 signal from the cell surface to the cytoplasm and is thus regulating a plethora of physiological and pathological processes including cell cycle arrest in epithelial and hematopoietic cells, control of mesenchymal cell proliferation and differentiation, wound healing, extracellular matrix production, immunosuppression and carcinogenesis. The formation of the receptor complex composed of 2 TGFBR1 and 2 TGFBR2 molecules symmetrically bound to the cytokine dimer results in the phosphorylation and the activation of TGFRB1 by the constitutively active TGFBR2. Activated TGFBR1 phosphorylates SMAD2 which dissociates from the receptor and interacts with SMAD4. The SMAD2-SMAD4 complex is subsequently translocated to the nucleus where it modulates the transcription of the TGF-beta-regulated genes. This constitutes the canonical SMAD-dependent TGF-beta signaling cascade. Also involved in non-canonical, SMAD-independent TGF-beta signaling pathways.
Gene Name:
TGFBR2
Uniprot ID:
P37173
Molecular Weight:
64567.1 Da
References
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]