The molecule is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of 3-hydroxy-3-methylhexanoic acid, arising from deprotonation of the carboxy group. It is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion and a 3-methyl fatty acid anion. It derives from a hexanoate. It is a conjugate base of a 3-hydroxy-3-methylhexanoic acid.
3-hydroxy-3-methylhexanoate