The molecule is a naphthoate that is the conjugate base of 3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-naphthoic acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a 3-methoxy-5-methyl-1-naphthoic acid.
3-methoxy-5-methylnaphthalene-1-carboxylate