SMILES: CC(C)(C(C(=O)O)O)O
Description: The molecule is a dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is isovaleric acid which is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 3. It derives from a butyric acid and an isovaleric acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylbutanoate.