(S)-4,5-dihydroxypentane-2,3-dione
Created:
12/7/16
Submitted:
3/6/23
Published:
3/6/23
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(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.
