OBO ID: CHEBI:30769
Term Name: citric acid Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
  • 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
  • 2-Hydroxytricarballylic acid
  • 3-Carboxy-3-hydroxypentane-1,5-dioic acid
  • Citric acid
  • Citronensaeure
  • E330
  • H3cit
Definition: A tricarboxylic acid that is propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid bearing a hydroxy substituent at position 2. It is an important metabolite in the pathway of all aerobic organisms.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available