SMILES: CC(C)C(C(=O)[O-])O
Description: The molecule is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid, formed by loss of a proton from the carboxy group. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid.