Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

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

InChIKey

InChIKey=JBQGSJDKHSBLDG-QTBDOELSSA-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

Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates

Intermediate Tree Nodes

Monosaccharides - Hexoses

Direct Parent

Gluconolactones

Alternative Parents

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compounds

Substituents

Gluconolactone - Delta valerolactone - Delta_valerolactone - Oxane - Alpha-acyloxy aldehyde - 1,2-diol - Carboxylic acid ester - Lactone - Secondary alcohol - Oxacycle - Carboxylic acid derivative - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Organoheterocyclic compound - Polyol - Aldehyde - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Alcohol - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound

Description

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as gluconolactones. These are polyhydroxy acids containing a gluconolactone molecule, which is characterized by a tetrahydropyran substituted by three hydroxyl groups, one ketone group, and one hydroxymethyl group.

External Descriptors

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