Molecule ID: 757

IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxyacetic acid

Description: The molecule is a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid where the methyl group has been hydroxylated. It has a role as a metabolite and a keratolytic drug. It is a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid and a primary alcohol. It derives from an acetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a glycolate.

SMILES: O=C(O)CO

SELFIES: [O][=C][Branch1][C][O][C][O]

InChI: InChI=1S/C2H4O3/c3-1-2(4)5/h3H,1H2,(H,4,5)

Molecular Properties:
- Polar Surface Area: 57.5 Ų
- LogP: -1.1