About 3-oxobutanoic acid
3-oxobutanoic acid (CAS 541-50-4) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C4H6O3 and a molecular weight of 102.09 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of WDJHALXBUFZDSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
Also Known As
3-oxobutanoic acid is also known as acetoacetic acid, 3-oxobutyric acid, beta-ketobutyric acid, Butanoic acid, 3-oxo-, 3-Ketobutyric acid, 3-oxo-butanoic acid, among other names.
Description
Acetoacetic acid is a 3-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is butyric acid bearing a 3-oxo substituent. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a 3-oxo fatty acid and a ketone body. It is functionally related to a butyric acid. It is a conjugate acid of an acetoacetate. It is a tautomer of a 3-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid.
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