2,3-Pentanedione, 4,5-dihydroxy-, (4S)- (9CI)

Definition

ChEBI: (S)-4,5-dihydroxypentane-2,3-dione is pentane substituted at the 2- and 3-positions by oxo groups, at the 4- and 5-positions by hydroxy groups and with S stereoconfiguration at C-4. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is an alpha-diketone and a secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone.