The molecule is a member of the class of pteroic acids that is 7,8-dihydropteroic acid carrying a phenolic hydroxy substituent at the position ortho to the carboxylic acid function. It has a role as a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite. It is a member of pteroic acids and a monohydroxybenzoic acid. It derives from a 7,8-dihydropteroic acid.
4-[(2-amino-4-oxo-7,8-dihydro-3H-pteridin-6-yl)methylamino]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid