Term Name: | 1-methylester malic acid |
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Synonyms: | 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-4-oxobutanoic acid |
Definition: | This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as beta hydroxy acids and derivatives. These are compounds containing a carboxylic acid substituted with a hydroxyl group on the C3 carbon atom. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:143541] ( EBI ) |