The molecule is a propanoic acid derivative having an (R)-hydroxy substituent at the 2-position and a fluoro substituent at the 3-position. It is a (2S)-2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid and an organofluorine compound. It derives from a propionic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a (S)-3-fluorolactate.
(2S)-3-fluoro-2-hydroxypropanoic acid