The molecule is a monocarboxylic acid consisting of valeric acid having a 2,3-dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl group attached to C-5. It derives from a valeric acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 5-(2,3-dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)pentanoate.
5-(2,3-dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)pentanoic acid