Compound Identification
SMILES
OC(=O)C(=O)CC=O
InChIKey
InChIKey=YEZSWHPLZBZVLH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Formula
C4H4O4
Mass
116.072
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
Keto acids and derivatives
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Subclass
Gamma-keto acids and derivatives
- Level 5 3-Acylpyruvic acids
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Subclass
Gamma-keto acids and derivatives
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Class
Keto acids and derivatives
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Superclass
Organic acids and derivatives
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Superclass
Organic acids and derivatives
Class
Keto acids and derivatives
Subclass
Gamma-keto acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes
Not available
Direct Parent
3-Acylpyruvic acids
Alternative Parents
Short-chain keto acids and derivatives Beta ketoaldehydes Alpha-keto acids and derivatives 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds Alpha-hydroxy ketones Alpha-hydrogen aldehydes Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives Carboxylic acids Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents
3-acylpyruvic acid - Short-chain keto acid - Alpha-keto acid - Beta-ketoaldehyde - 1,3-dicarbonyl compound - Alpha-hydrogen aldehyde - Alpha-hydroxy ketone - Ketone - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Carbonyl group - Organic oxide - Aldehyde - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Aliphatic acyclic compound
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 3-acylpyruvic acids. These are compounds containing a pyruvic acid substituted at the 3-position by an acyl group.
External Descriptors
CHEBI:5159 : oxo carboxylic acid