[{"from": "human", "value": "Could you provide a description of this molecule? [C][Branch1][=Branch1][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O][O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid where the methyl group has been hydroxylated. It has a role as a metabolite and a keratolytic drug. It is a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid and a primary alcohol. It is functionally related to an acetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a glycolate."}]