Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

O[C@H]1OC(=C[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)C(O)=O

InChIKey

InChIKey=IAKKJSVSFCTLRY-DJSBZWDSSA-N

Formula

C6H8O6

Mass

176.124

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Superclass

Organic oxygen compounds

Class

Organooxygen compounds

Subclass

Ethers

Intermediate Tree Nodes

Not available

Direct Parent

Hemiacetals

Alternative Parents

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compounds

Substituents

Secondary alcohol - Hemiacetal - 1,2-diol - Oxacycle - Organoheterocyclic compound - Polyol - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Carbonyl group - Alcohol - Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound

Description

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as hemiacetals. These are compounds comprising the hemiacetal functional group, with the general formula R2C(OH)OR' ( R' not Hydrogen ).

External Descriptors

CHEBI:62479 : hexuronic acid

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