3-oxobutanoic acid

541-50-4 C4H6O3

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

3-oxobutanoic acid molecular structure
CAS Number
541-50-4
Formula
C4H6O3
Molecular Weight
102.09 g/mol
IUPAC Name
3-oxobutanoic acid
InChI Key
WDJHALXBUFZDSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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.

acetoacetic acid 3-oxobutyric acid beta-ketobutyric acid Butanoic acid, 3-oxo- 3-Ketobutyric acid 3-oxo-butanoic acid 3-ketobutanoic acid 4ZI204Y1MC CHEBI:15344 DTXSID00202441

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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