MOLECULE

Pyridoxine

Pyridoxine, also known as pyridoxol or vitamin B6, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pyridoxines. These are pyridoxal derivatives in which the carbaldehyde group at position 2 of the pyridoxal moiety is replaced by a hydroxymethyl group. Pyridoxine is a very strong basic compound (based on its pKa). Pyridoxine exists in all living species, ranging from bacteria to humans. Within humans, pyridoxine participates in a number of enzymatic reactions. In particular, pyridoxine can be converted into pyridoxal; which is catalyzed by the enzyme pyridoxine-5'-phosphate oxidase. In addition, pyridoxine can be converted into pyridoxine 5'-phosphate through its interaction with the enzyme pyridoxal kinase. In humans, pyridoxine is involved in vitamin B6 metabolism. Outside of the human body, Pyridoxine is found, on average, in the highest concentration within a few different foods, such as common sages, tarragons, and summer savories and in a lower concentration in hushpuppies, alaska pollocks, and clupeinae (herring, sardine, sprat). Pyridoxine has also been detected, but not quantified in, several different foods, such as ucuhuba, pikeperchs, whiskies, fruit gums, and ginsengs. This could make pyridoxine a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. Pyridoxine is a potentially toxic compound. Pyridoxine is expected to be in Cannabis as all living plants are known to produce and metabolize it.