The molecule is a member of the class of furans that is 5-methyl-2,3-dihydrofuran with a hydroxy group at position 4 and a keto group at position 3. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a member of furans, an enol and a cyclic ketone. It derives from a 5-methyl-2,3-dihydrofuran.
4-hydroxy-5-methylfuran-3-one