The molecule is conjugate base of 5D-(5/6)-2,6-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one arising from selective deprotonation of the 2-hydroxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It is a conjugate base of a 5D-(5/6)-2,6-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one.
(4S,5S)-5-hydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)-6-oxocyclohexen-1-olate