The molecule is a monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of 5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-2-furylacetic acid. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a 5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-2-furylacetic acid.
2-(2-oxo-3H-furan-5-yl)acetate