Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

OCC(CCC([O-])=O)C([O-])=O

InChIKey

InChIKey=XPQIPNORJZZYPV-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Formula

C6H8O5

Mass

160.126

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Superclass

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Class

Fatty Acyls

Subclass

Fatty acids and conjugates

Intermediate Tree Nodes

Not available

Direct Parent

Hydroxy fatty acids

Alternative Parents

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic acyclic compounds

Substituents

Beta-hydroxy acid - Branched fatty acid - Hydroxy fatty acid - Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Hydroxy acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Carboxylic acid - Alcohol - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Primary alcohol - Hydrocarbon derivative - Carbonyl group - Organic oxide - Organic anion - Aliphatic acyclic compound

Description

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as hydroxy fatty acids. These are fatty acids in which the chain bears a hydroxyl group.

External Descriptors

CHEBI:58777 : dicarboxylic acid dianion
META CYC (CPD-9438) : a small molecule

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