Based on the SMILES CCC(O)C(=O)[O-], the molecule can be described by:
The molecule is a hydroxy fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of 2-hydroxybutyric acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group. It has a role as a human metabolite. It derives from a butyrate. It is a conjugate base of a 2-hydroxybutyric acid.
Based on the {SMILES__description} {#representation |!}{SMILES#}, the molecule can be described {#by|as!}:
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CCC(O)C(=O)[O-]
2-hydroxybutanoate
The molecule is a hydroxy fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of 2-hydroxybutyric acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group. It has a role as a human metabolite. It derives from a butyrate. It is a conjugate base of a 2-hydroxybutyric acid.