The molecule is a dianionic form of glycerone phosphate arising from deprotonation of the phosphate OH groups; major species at pH 7.3. It has a role as a human metabolite and a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite. It derives from a dihydroxyacetone. It is a conjugate base of a dihydroxyacetone phosphate.
(3-hydroxy-2-oxopropyl) phosphate