The molecule is a 3-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is hexanoic acid substituted by a hydroxy group and a methyl group at position 3. It is a metabolite found in human sweat. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a 3-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid and a volatile organic compound. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-hydroxy-3-methylhexanoate.
3-hydroxy-3-methylhexanoic acid