Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

CC(O)(CC(=O)C(O)=O)C(O)=O

InChIKey

InChIKey=YRWAMSXHYBBHFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Formula

C6H8O6

Mass

176.124

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

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

Gamma-keto acids and derivatives

Alternative Parents

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic acyclic compounds

Substituents

Gamma-keto acid - Branched fatty acid - Hydroxy fatty acid - Short-chain keto acid - Methyl-branched fatty acid - Alpha-hydroxy acid - Fatty acyl - Alpha-keto acid - Hydroxy acid - Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Beta-hydroxy ketone - Tertiary alcohol - Alpha-hydroxy ketone - Ketone - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Alcohol - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Aliphatic acyclic compound

Description

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as gamma-keto acids and derivatives. These are organic compounds containing an aldehyde substituted with a keto group on the C4 carbon atom.

External Descriptors

CHEBI:17801 : oxo dicarboxylic acid

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