The molecule is a cyclohexanone that is cyclohexane-1,3-dione substituted at position 2 by a 2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl group. It is used in the treatment of hereditary tyrosinemia type 1. It has a role as an EC 1.13.11.27 (4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase) inhibitor. It is a member of cyclohexanones, a C-nitro compound, a member of (trifluoromethyl)benzenes and a mesotrione.
2-[2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl]cyclohexane-1,3-dione