The molecule is a dioxo monocarboxylic acid that is pentanoic acid carrying two oxo groups at positions 2 and 4. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is a dioxo monocarboxylic acid and a beta-diketone. It derives from a valeric acid. It is a conjugate acid of an acetylpyruvate.
2,4-dioxopentanoic acid