Term Name: 4-hydroxy-2-oxobutanal
Synonyms: 3-deoxythreosone, 4-hydroxy-1,2-butanedione, 4-hydroxy-2-ketobutyraldehyde, 4-hydroxy-2-oxobutanal, 4-hydroxy-2-oxobutyraldehyde
Definition: A 2-oxo aldehyde that is 4-hydroxybutanal carrying an oxo group at position 2. It is a degradation product of vitamin C.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:144586]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 2-oxo aldehyde beta-hydroxy ketone
has_role: antibacterial agent human xenobiotic metabolite