The molecule is a carboxylic ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-coumaric acid with the hydroxy group of malic acid. It has a role as a human urinary metabolite. It is a dicarboxylic acid, a carboxylic ester and a member of phenols. It derives from a 4-coumaric acid and a malic acid.
2-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyloxy]butanedioic acid