The molecule is a 6-oxo monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of 2-hydroxy-6-oxo-2,4-heptadienoic acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group. Major species at pH 7.3. It has a role as a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite. It is a 6-oxo monocarboxylic acid anion and a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a 2-hydroxy-6-oxo-2,4-heptadienoic acid.
1-hydroxy-1,6-dioxohepta-2,4-dien-2-olate