Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

[NH3+][C@@H](CO)\C=C/CCCC([O-])=O

InChIKey

InChIKey=VKFVFKFIBDMGRC-DQZUBPPWSA-N

Formula

C8H15NO3

Mass

173.212

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Superclass

Organic acids and derivatives

Class

Hydroxy acids and derivatives

Subclass

Medium-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives

Intermediate Tree Nodes

Not available

Direct Parent

Medium-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives

Alternative Parents

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic acyclic compounds

Substituents

Medium-chain hydroxy acid - Medium-chain fatty acid - Amino fatty acid - Hydroxy fatty acid - Fatty acyl - Fatty acid - Unsaturated fatty acid - Quaternary ammonium salt - Carboxylic acid salt - Carboxylic acid derivative - Carboxylic acid - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Alcohol - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Primary alcohol - Primary aliphatic amine - Organic zwitterion - Organic salt - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Organic nitrogen compound - Amine - Aliphatic acyclic compound

Description

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives. These are hydroxy acids with a 6 to 12 carbon atoms long side chain.

External Descriptors

Not available

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