Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

OCCC([O-])=O

InChIKey

InChIKey=ALRHLSYJTWAHJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Formula

C3H5O3

Mass

89.071

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Superclass

Organic acids and derivatives

Class

Hydroxy acids and derivatives

Subclass

Beta hydroxy acids and derivatives

Intermediate Tree Nodes

Not available

Direct Parent

Beta hydroxy acids and derivatives

Alternative Parents

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic acyclic compounds

Substituents

Beta-hydroxy acid - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Primary alcohol - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Alcohol - Organic anion - Aliphatic acyclic compound

Description

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as beta hydroxy acids and derivatives. These are compounds containing a carboxylic acid substituted with a hydroxyl group on the C3 carbon atom.

External Descriptors

CHEBI:16510 : hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion
META CYC (3-HYDROXY-PROPIONATE) : a small molecule

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