Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

CCC(O)CC(=O)C(O)=O

InChIKey

InChIKey=ALFQPWXBAWHVDP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Formula

C6H10O4

Mass

146.142

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Superclass

Organic acids and derivatives

Class

Keto acids and derivatives

Subclass

Medium-chain keto acids and derivatives

Intermediate Tree Nodes

Not available

Direct Parent

Medium-chain keto acids and derivatives

Alternative Parents

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic acyclic compounds

Substituents

Medium-chain keto acid - Alpha-keto acid - Beta-hydroxy ketone - Alpha-hydroxy ketone - Ketone - Secondary alcohol - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Alcohol - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Aliphatic acyclic compound

Description

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain keto acids and derivatives. These are keto acids with a 6 to 12 carbon atoms long side chain.

External Descriptors

CHEBI:27530 : 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid - 4-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid - oxo fatty acid - hydroxy fatty acid
LIPIDMAPS (LMFA01050343) : Hydroxy fatty acids
KEGG (C06762) : Hydroxy fatty acids

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