4hydroxyglutaric
4-Hydroxyglutaric acid is a chemical compound with the formula C5H8O5. It is also known as alpha-hydroxyglutaric acid or 2-hydroxyglutaric acid. This organic acid is a derivative of glutaric acid, featuring a hydroxyl group on the second carbon atom. It exists as a chiral molecule, meaning it has two stereoisomers: (R)-4-hydroxyglutaric acid and (S)-4-hydroxyglutaric acid. These isomers can have different biological activities.
In biological systems, 4-hydroxyglutaric acid is an intermediate in certain metabolic pathways. For instance, it is