The molecule is the anion of (R)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion and a 2-hydroxy-4-methylvalerate. It derives from a valerate. It is a conjugate base of a (R)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid.
(2R)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate