2-Methyl-3-oxopropanoic acid

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2-Methyl-3-oxopropanoic acid
IUPAC name 2-Methyl-3-oxopropanoic acid
Other names Methylmalonate semialdehyde
Identifiers
CAS number
PubChem 296
SMILES CC(C=O)C(=O)O
Properties
Molecular formula C4H6O3
Molar mass 102.09 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

2-Methyl-3-oxopropanoic acid (or methylmalonate semialdehyde) is an intermediate in the metabolism of valine.

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