SMILES: C(CO)C(=O)C=O
Description: The molecule 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.