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Creation date2015-10-09 22:31:32 UTC
Update date2017-01-19 02:36:30 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC000619
FoodDB RecordFDB022516
Chemical Information
NameSuccinic acid semialdehyde
DescriptionSuccinic acid semialdehyde, also known as 3-formylpropionic acid or 4-oxobutanoate, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as straight chain fatty acids. These are fatty acids with a straight aliphatic chain. Succinic acid semialdehyde is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble (in water), and relatively neutral. Succinic acid semialdehyde is a potentially toxic compound.
CAS Number692-29-5
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
2-formylpropionic acid ethyl esterhmdb
3-Formylpropanoatehmdb
3-Formylpropanoic acidhmdb
3-FormylpropionateGenerator
3-Formylpropionic acidChEBI
4-Oxobutanoatehmdb
4-Oxobutanoic acidhmdb
b-FormylpropionateGenerator
b-Formylpropionic acidGenerator
beta-Formylpropionatehmdb
beta-Formylpropionic acidhmdb
Butryaldehydatehmdb
Butryaldehydic acidhmdb
gamma-Oxybutyratehmdb
gamma-Oxybutyric acidhmdb
Semialdehyde succiniqueChEBI
Succinaldehydatehmdb
Succinaldehydic acidChEBI
Succinate semialdehydehmdb
Succinic acid semialdehydehmdb
Succinic semialdehydehmdb
β-formylpropionateGenerator
β-formylpropionic acidGenerator
Chemical FormulaC4H6O3
IUPAC name4-oxobutanoic acid
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C4H6O3/c5-3-1-2-4(6)7/h3H,1-2H2,(H,6,7)
InChI KeyUIUJIQZEACWQSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESOC(=O)CCC=O
Average Molecular Weight102.0886
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight102.031694058
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as straight chain fatty acids. These are fatty acids with a straight aliphatic chain.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassFatty Acyls
Sub ClassFatty acids and conjugates
Direct ParentStraight chain fatty acids
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Straight chain fatty acid
  • Alpha-hydrogen aldehyde
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aldehyde
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Melting PointNot Available
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity AvailableProduction upon request, up to 50 mg
Delivery TimeNot Available
Storage Formsolid
Storage Conditions-80°C
StabilityNot Available
PurityNot Available
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
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