The molecule is a member of the class of pteridines that is 7,8-dihydropteridine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione carrying a lactoyl group at position 6. It has a role as an animal metabolite. It is a member of pteridines and a secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone. It derives from a rac-lactic acid.
6-(2-hydroxypropanoyl)-7,8-dihydro-1H-pteridine-2,4-dione