Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

NCC(O)CC(=O)C(N)(CCC(O)=O)C(O)=O

InChIKey

InChIKey=UELLQBQTHGHSSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Formula

C9H16N2O6

Mass

248.235

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Superclass

Organic acids and derivatives

Class

Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Subclass

Amino acids, peptides, and analogues

Intermediate Tree Nodes

Amino acids and derivatives - Alpha amino acids and derivatives

Direct Parent

Alpha amino acids

Alternative Parents

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic acyclic compounds

Substituents

Alpha-amino acid - Medium-chain keto acid - Amino fatty acid - Beta-keto acid - Branched fatty acid - Hydroxy fatty acid - Fatty acyl - Beta-hydroxy ketone - Keto acid - Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Gamma-aminoketone - Alpha-aminoketone - Secondary alcohol - Amino acid - 1,2-aminoalcohol - Ketone - Carboxylic acid - Organic oxide - Carbonyl group - Organic oxygen compound - Alcohol - Primary aliphatic amine - Amine - Organonitrogen compound - Organooxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Primary amine - Organic nitrogen compound - Aliphatic acyclic compound

Description

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha amino acids. These are amino acids in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom immediately adjacent to the carboxylate group (alpha carbon).

External Descriptors

Not available

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