Formiminoglutamate

Formiminoglutamic acid

Names
IUPAC name N-(aminomethylidene)-L-glutamic acid
Other names FIGLU
Identifiers
CAS Number	816-90-0 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	388370 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.011.308
MeSH	Formiminoglutamic+acid
PubChem CID	909
SMILES C(CC(=O)O)C(C(=O)O)N=CN
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H10N2O4
Molar mass	174.155 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Formiminoglutamic acid (FIGLU) is an intermediate in the metabolism of histidine.

The "FIGLU" test is used to identify deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ or folate deficiency or liver disease.