The molecule is a 3-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is dihydroferulic acid in which the benzylic methylene group has been oxidised to give the corresponding ketone. It is a 3-oxo monocarboxylic acid, a member of phenols, an aromatic ether and an aromatic ketone. It derives from a dihydroferulic acid.
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxopropanoic acid