Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

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

InChIKey

InChIKey=KPGXRSRHYNQIFN-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Formula

C5H4O5

Mass

144.083

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Superclass

Organic acids and derivatives

Class

Keto acids and derivatives

Subclass

Gamma-keto acids and derivatives

Intermediate Tree Nodes

Not available

Direct Parent

Gamma-keto acids and derivatives

Alternative Parents

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic acyclic compounds

Substituents

Gamma-keto acid - Short-chain keto acid - Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Alpha-keto acid - Ketone - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Organic anion - Aliphatic acyclic compound

Description

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as gamma-keto acids and derivatives. These are organic compounds containing an aldehyde substituted with a keto group on the C4 carbon atom.

External Descriptors

CHEBI:16810 : oxo dicarboxylate
META CYC (2-KETOGLUTARATE) : a small molecule

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