The molecule is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite. It derives from a 2-naphthoate. It is a conjugate base of a 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid.
2-carboxy-4-hydroxynaphthalen-1-olate