[{"from": "human", "value": "Could you give me a brief overview of this molecule? [C][C][Branch1][Ring1][C][=O][O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is a member of the class of propanals obtained by the reduction of the carboxylic group of lactic acid (2-hydroxypropanoic acid). It has a role as a mouse metabolite. It is a hydroxyaldehyde and a member of propanals."}]