Based on the SMILES representation O=CC(=O)CCO, the molecule can be described by:
The molecule is a 2-oxo aldehyde that is 4-hydroxybutanal carrying an oxo group at position 2. It is a degradation product of vitamin C. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite and an antibacterial agent. It is a 2-oxo aldehyde and a beta-hydroxy ketone.
Based on the {SMILES__description} {#representation |!}{SMILES#}, the molecule can be described {#by|as!}:
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O=CC(=O)CCO
4-hydroxy-2-oxobutanal
The molecule is a 2-oxo aldehyde that is 4-hydroxybutanal carrying an oxo group at position 2. It is a degradation product of vitamin C. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite and an antibacterial agent. It is a 2-oxo aldehyde and a beta-hydroxy ketone.