Term Name: | 3-hydroxypyruvic acid |
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Synonyms: | 3-hydroxy-2-oxopropanoic acid, 3-HYDROXYPYRUVIC ACID, Hydroxypyruvic acid |
Definition: | A 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is pyruvic acid in which one of the methyl hydrogens is substituted by a hydroxy group. It is an intermediate involved in the glycine and serine metabolism. |
Ontology: | Chebi [CHEBI:30841] |