The molecule is a benzenedicarboxylic acid that is isophthalic acid (benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid) in which the hydrogens at positions 4 and 5 have been replaced by hydroxy groups. An inhibitor of brain glutamate decarboxylase. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite and an EC 4.1.1.15 (glutamate decarboxylase) inhibitor. It is a benzenedicarboxylic acid and a member of catechols.
4,5-dihydroxybenzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid