The molecule is a (2R)-2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of (2R)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)lactic acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group. It is a (2R)-2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion and a 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)lactate. It is a conjugate base of a (2R)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)lactic acid.
(2R)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxypropanoate