The molecule is a member of the class of pteroates that is the conjugate base of 2-hydroxy-7,8-dihydropteroic acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group. Major microspecies at pH 7.3. It is a member of pteroates and a hydroxybenzoate. It derives from a 7,8-dihydropteroate.
5-[(2-amino-4-oxo-7,8-dihydro-3H-pteridin-6-yl)methylamino]-2-carboxyphenolate