The molecule is a dicarboxylic acid monoester obtained by the formal condensation of one of the hydroxy groups of ethylene glycol with one of the carboxy groups of adipic acid. It has a role as a human urinary metabolite. It is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid and a dicarboxylic acid monoester. It derives from an ethylene glycol and an adipic acid.
6-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-6-oxohexanoic acid