The molecule is a dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of (2,6-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic (homogentisic) acid, arising from deprotonation of the carboxy group. It has a role as a human metabolite and a plant metabolite. It derives from an acetate. It is a conjugate base of a homogentisic acid.
2-(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)acetate