The molecule is 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid consisting of lactic acid having a 6-hydroxyindol-3-yl group at the 3-position. It derives from a rac-lactic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-(6-hydroxyindol-3-yl)lactate.
2-hydroxy-3-(6-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid