Title: | (2-Ethoxyethoxy)acetic acid: an unusual compound found in the gas chromatographic analysis of urinary organic acids |
Author(s): | Kamerling JP; Duran M; Bruinvis L; Ketting D; Wadman SK; de Groot CJ; Hommes FA; |
DOI: | 10.1016/0009-8981(77)90246-7 |
ISSN/ISBN: | 0009-8981 (Print) 0009-8981 (Linking) |
Abstract: | "An unknown acidic compound was detected in a number of urine samples from patients with a suspected metabolic disorder and some patients treated with chemotherapy. The structure of this compound has been characterized as (2-ethoxyethoxy)acetic acid, using a gas chromatography/mass spectrometry/computer system. The authentic compound was synthesized and compared with the unknown. Urinary (2-ethoxyethoxy)acetic acid is assumed to be formed endogenously from an exogenous precursor, probably 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol" |
Keywords: | "Acetates/chemical synthesis/*urine Child Child, Preschool Chromatography, Gas Ethyl Ethers/*urine Ethylene Glycols Female Humans Infant Mass Spectrometry Volatilization;" |
Notes: | "MedlineKamerling, J P Duran, M Bruinvis, L Ketting, D Wadman, S K de Groot, C J Hommes, F A eng Case Reports Netherlands 1977/06/15 Clin Chim Acta. 1977 Jun 15; 77(3):397-405. doi: 10.1016/0009-8981(77)90246-7" |