Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

OC([C@H](O)C([O-])=O)C([O-])=O

InChIKey

InChIKey=FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-PIKHSQJKSA-L

Formula

C4H4O6

Mass

148.071

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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 - Short-chain hydroxy acid - Fatty acid - Monosaccharide - Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - 1,2-diol - Carboxylic acid salt - Secondary alcohol - Carboxylic acid derivative - Carboxylic acid - Organic oxygen compound - Alcohol - Organooxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Carbonyl group - Organic oxide - 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

Not available

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