The molecule is a 4,6-dioxohept-2-enedioic acid that is pyruvic acid substituted at position 3 by a fumaryl group. It is a 4,6-dioxohept-2-enedioic acid and a beta-diketone. It derives from a pyruvic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-fumarylpyruvate(2-).
(E)-4,6-dioxohept-2-enedioic acid