Compound Identification
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C(=O)C(O)O
InChIKey
InChIKey=XSQBUSBHZUKJFU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Formula
C5H8O5
Mass
148.114
Taxonomic Classification
Taxonomy Tree
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Kingdom
Organic compounds
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Superclass
Organic acids and derivatives
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Class
Hydroxy acids and derivatives
- Subclass Beta hydroxy acids and derivatives
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Class
Hydroxy acids and derivatives
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Superclass
Organic acids and derivatives
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Superclass
Organic acids and derivatives
Class
Hydroxy acids and derivatives
Subclass
Beta hydroxy acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes
Not available
Direct Parent
Beta hydroxy acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Monosaccharides Alpha-keto acids and derivatives Alpha-hydroxy ketones Carboxylic acid esters Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives Carbonyl hydrates Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents
Beta-hydroxy acid - Alpha-keto acid - Monosaccharide - Keto acid - Alpha-hydroxy ketone - Ketone - Carboxylic acid ester - Carbonyl hydrate - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Aliphatic acyclic compound
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as beta hydroxy acids and derivatives. These are compounds containing a carboxylic acid substituted with a hydroxyl group on the C3 carbon atom.
External Descriptors
Not available