[{"from": "human", "value": "Could you give me a brief overview of this molecule? [C][=Branch1][C][=O][C][Branch1][=Branch1][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O][O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is a 3-oxo monocarboxylic acid, a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid and an aldehyde. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is functionally related to a propionic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-hydroxy-3-oxopropanoate."}]