The molecule is a tartaric acid anion that is the conjugate base of 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate.
2,3,4-trihydroxy-4-oxobutanoate