[{"from": "human", "value": "Could you give me a brief overview of this molecule? [C][Branch1][C][O][O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is the simplest member of the class of methanediols that is methane in which two of the hydrogens have been substituted by hydroxy groups. It is a member of methanediols, an aldehyde hydrate and a one-carbon compound."}]