The molecule is an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid that is nona-2,4-dienoic acid carrying hydroxy and oxo substituents at positions 2 and 6 respectively. It has a role as a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite. It is a 6-oxo monocarboxylic acid, a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid and an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-hydroxy-6-oxo-nona-2,4-dienoate.
(2Z,4E)-2-hydroxy-6-oxonona-2,4-dienoic acid