[{"from": "human", "value": "Provide a brief overview of this molecule. [C][C][C][Branch1][Ring1][C][O][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is a branched-chain saturated fatty acid that is butanoic acid substituted by a hydroxymethyl group at position 2. It is a metabolite derived from the isoleucine metabolism. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a short-chain fatty acid, a branched-chain saturated fatty acid and a hydroxy fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-ethylhydracrylate."}]