Compound Identification
SMILES
C[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)CC(=O)C([O-])=O
InChIKey
InChIKey=FRIWJYNKZPJVRL-IMJSIDKUSA-M
Formula
C6H9O5
Mass
161.134
Taxonomic Classification
Taxonomy Tree
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Kingdom
Organic compounds
- Superclass Organic acids and derivatives
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
Beta-hydroxy ketones Alpha-keto acids and derivatives Secondary alcohols 1,2-diols Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives Carboxylic acids Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives Organic anions
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents
Medium-chain keto acid - Alpha-keto acid - Beta-hydroxy ketone - 1,2-diol - Ketone - Secondary alcohol - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Hydrocarbon derivative - Alcohol - Carbonyl group - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Organic anion - 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:37448 : ketoaldonate - fuconates