Compound Identification
SMILES
OC([C@H](O)C([O-])=O)C([O-])=O
InChIKey
InChIKey=FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-PIKHSQJKSA-L
Formula
C4H4O6
Mass
148.071
Taxonomic Classification
Taxonomy Tree
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Kingdom
Organic compounds
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Superclass
Organic acids and derivatives
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Class
Hydroxy acids and derivatives
- Subclass Beta hydroxy acids and derivatives
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Class
Hydroxy acids and derivatives
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Superclass
Organic acids and derivatives
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
Short-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives Monosaccharides Fatty acids and conjugates Dicarboxylic acids and derivatives Secondary alcohols Carboxylic acid salts 1,2-diols Carboxylic acids Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives Carbonyl compounds Organic anions
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