Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-17 23:50:14 UTC
Update Date2022-08-31 17:38:34 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0030002
Metabolite Identification
Common Name3-Hydroxy-5-oxohexanoate
Description3-hydroxy-5-oxohexanoate is a member of the chemical class known as Medium-chain Keto Acids and Derivatives. These are keto acids with a 6 to 12 carbon atoms long side chain. It is a substrate for butyryl coenzyme A transferase (EC 2.8.3.8) and it sometimes an associated byproduct of gallic acid degradation.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
3-Hydroxy-5-ketohexanoic acidChEBI
3-Hydroxy-5-ketohexanoateGenerator
3-Hydroxy-5-oxohexanoic acidGenerator
3-Hydroxy-5-oxohexanoateGenerator
Molecular FormulaC6H10O4
Average Mass146.1412
Monoisotopic Mass146.057908808
IUPAC Name3-hydroxy-5-oxohexanoic acid
Traditional Name3-hydroxy-5-oxohexanoic acid
CAS Registry Number109138-72-9
SMILES
CC(=O)CC(O)CC(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C6H10O4/c1-4(7)2-5(8)3-6(9)10/h5,8H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChI KeyAPWDZEIBFNZVND-UHFFFAOYSA-N