The molecule is a tricarboxylic acid trianion, obtained by deprotonation of the three carboxy groups of citric acid. It has a role as a fundamental metabolite. It is a citrate anion and a tricarboxylic acid trianion. It is a conjugate base of a citrate(2-). It is a conjugate acid of a citrate(4-).
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate