SMILES: CCC(C)C(=O)C(=O)[O-]
Description: The molecule is a 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of 3-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid, arising from deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It has a role as a human metabolite. It derives from a valerate. It is a conjugate base of a 3-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid.