The molecule is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)lactic acid; major species at pH 7.3. It is a conjugate base of a 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)lactic acid.
3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxypropanoate