4-hydroxy-2-oxo-butanal

Definition

ChEBI: 4-hydroxy-2-oxobutanal is a 2-oxo aldehyde that is 4-hydroxybutanal carrying an oxo group at position 2. It is a degradation product of vitamin C. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite and an antibacterial agent. It is a 2-oxo aldehyde and a beta-hydroxy ketone.