The molecule is the conjugate base of 3-(4-hydroxy-3,5-diiodophenyl)lactic acid; major species at pH 7.3. It derives from a lactate. It is a conjugate base of a 3-(4-hydroxy-3,5-diiodophenyl)lactic acid.
3-(3,5-diiodo-4-oxidophenyl)-2-hydroxypropanoate