Term Name:	1-methylester malic acid
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 )