[{"from": "human", "value": "Describe this molecule. [C][Branch1][=Branch1][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O-1][O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion that is acetate where the methyl group has been hydroxylated. It has a role as a human metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is functionally related to an acetate. It is a conjugate base of a glycolic acid."}]