The molecule is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of 3-hydroxy-5-oxohexanoic acid obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group. It is a 5-oxo monocarboxylic acid anion and a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion. It derives from a hexanoate. It is a conjugate base of a 3-hydroxy-5-oxohexanoic acid.
3-hydroxy-5-oxohexanoate