Compound Identification
SMILES
CCCCC(=O)C([O-])=O
InChIKey
InChIKey=XNIHZNNZJHYHLC-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Formula
C6H9O3
Mass
129.136
Taxonomic Classification
Taxonomy Tree
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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-keto acids and derivatives Ketones Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives Carboxylic acids Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives Organic anions
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents
Medium-chain keto acid - Alpha-keto acid - Ketone - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - 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 medium-chain keto acids and derivatives. These are keto acids with a 6 to 12 carbon atoms long side chain.
External Descriptors
CHEBI:35177 :
2-oxo monocarboxylic acid anion - oxo fatty acid anion
META CYC (2-OXOHEXANOATE) :
a small molecule