The molecule is a derivative of pyruvic acid carrying a 3,5-diiodo-4-hydroxyphenyl group at the 3-position. It derives from a pyruvic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a (3,5-diiodo-4-oxidophenyl)pyruvate(2-).
3-(4-hydroxy-3,5-diiodophenyl)-2-oxopropanoic acid