Compound Identification
SMILES
CC(=O)C(=O)CCCCC(O)=O
InChIKey
InChIKey=XAMZQMTUIASZPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Formula
C8H12O4
Mass
172.18
Taxonomic Classification
Taxonomy Tree
-
Kingdom
Organic compounds
- Superclass Organic acids and derivatives
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Superclass
Organic acids and derivatives
Class
Keto acids and derivatives
Subclass
Medium-chain keto acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes
Not available
Direct Parent
Medium-chain keto acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Alpha-diketones Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives Carboxylic acids Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents
Medium-chain keto acid - Alpha-diketone - Ketone - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain keto acids and derivatives. These are keto acids with a 6 to 12 carbon atoms long side chain.
External Descriptors
Not available