Chemical Formula: C9H11O3-
Chemical Formula C9H11O3-
Found 3 metabolite its formula value is C9H11O3-
6-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone
6-(2-Methylpropyl)-2-oxo-2H-pyran-4-olic acid
6-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone belongs to pyranones and derivatives class of compounds. Those are compounds containing a pyran ring which bears a ketone. 6-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 6-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone can be found in a number of food items such as chinese cabbage, chervil, mustard spinach, and red algae, which makes 6-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.