Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

OC=O.CC(=O)CO

InChIKey

InChIKey=UFFONLRPAQXSJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Formula

C4H8O4

Mass

120.104

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Superclass

Organic oxygen compounds

Class

Organooxygen compounds

Subclass

Carbonyl compounds

Intermediate Tree Nodes

Ketones

Direct Parent

Alpha-hydroxy ketones

Alternative Parents

Molecular Framework

Not available

Substituents

Alpha-hydroxy ketone - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Primary alcohol - Alcohol - Aliphatic acyclic compound

Description

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha-hydroxy ketones. These are organic compounds containing a carboxylic acid, and an amine group attached to the alpha carbon atom, relative to the C=O group.

External Descriptors

Not available

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