The molecule is an oxo fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of 5-oxohexanoic acid, arising from deprotonation of the carboxy group. It is a 5-oxo monocarboxylic acid anion, a medium-chain fatty acid anion and an oxo fatty acid anion. It derives from a hexanoate. It is a conjugate base of a 5-oxohexanoic acid.
5-oxohexanoate