The molecule is an optically active form of (2-chloro-5-oxo-2,5-dihydro-2-furyl)acetic acid having R-configuration. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a (R)-(2-chloro-5-oxo-2,5-dihydro-2-furyl)acetate.
2-[(2R)-2-chloro-5-oxofuran-2-yl]acetic acid