Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

CCCCCC(O)C(O)C(O)=O

InChIKey

InChIKey=HSOWPFQKRRJHNS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Formula

C8H16O4

Mass

176.212

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Superclass

Organic oxygen compounds

Class

Organooxygen compounds

Subclass

Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates

Intermediate Tree Nodes

Not available

Direct Parent

Sugar acids and derivatives

Alternative Parents

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic acyclic compounds

Substituents

Octose monosaccharide - Medium-chain hydroxy acid - Medium-chain fatty acid - Beta-hydroxy acid - Hydroxy fatty acid - Sugar acid - Monosaccharide - Hydroxy acid - Alpha-hydroxy acid - Fatty acyl - Fatty acid - Secondary alcohol - 1,2-diol - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Alcohol - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound

Description

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sugar acids and derivatives. These are compounds containing a saccharide unit which bears a carboxylic acid group.

External Descriptors

Not available

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