Term Name: 3-hydroxyisobutyric acid
Synonyms: 2-methyl-3-hydroxypropanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid, 3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, HIBA
Definition: A 4-carbon, branched hydroxy fatty acid and intermediate in the metabolism of valine.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:18064]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 3-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid
has subtype: (S)-3-hydroxyisobutyric acid
has_functional_parent: propionic acid
inverse is_conjugate_base_of: 3-hydroxyisobutyrate
is_conjugate_acid_of: 3-hydroxyisobutyrate