Term Name: 5-hydroxy-3-methylfuran-2(5H)-one
Synonyms: 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-2H-furan-5-one, 5-hydroxy-3-methyl-2(5H)-furanone, 5-hydroxy-3-methyl-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one, 5-hydroxy-3-methylfuran-2(5H)-one
Definition: A butenolide that is furan-2(5H)-one substituted by a methyl group at position 3 and a hydroxy group at position 4.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:195253]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: butenolide secondary allylic alcohol
has_role: anti-HIV agent plant metabolite