Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

CC(O)CC(=O)C([O-])=O

InChIKey

InChIKey=HFKQINMYQUXOCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Formula

C5H7O4

Mass

131.108

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Superclass

Organic acids and derivatives

Class

Keto acids and derivatives

Subclass

Short-chain keto acids and derivatives

Intermediate Tree Nodes

Not available

Direct Parent

Short-chain keto acids and derivatives

Alternative Parents

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic acyclic compounds

Substituents

Branched fatty acid - Methyl-branched fatty acid - Short-chain keto acid - Hydroxy fatty acid - Alpha-keto acid - Beta-hydroxy ketone - Fatty acyl - Secondary alcohol - Ketone - Carboxylic acid derivative - Carboxylic acid - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Alcohol - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Organic anion - Aliphatic acyclic compound

Description

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as short-chain keto acids and derivatives. These are keto acids with an alkyl chain the contains less than 6 carbon atoms.

External Descriptors

CHEBI:58222 : hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion - oxo monocarboxylic acid anion
META CYC (4-HYDROXY-2-KETOVALERATE) : a small molecule

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