The molecule is the cis,cis-isomer of muconic acid. It is produced during the degradation of chlorobenzene by bacteria like Bacillus. It has a role as a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a (2Z,4Z)-5-carboxypenta-2,4-dienoate.
(2Z,4Z)-hexa-2,4-dienedioic acid