The molecule is a beta-alanine derivative arising from quaternisation of the nitrogen of beta-alanine with three methyl groups and removal of the proton attached to the carboxy group. It is an osmoprotective compound accumulated by most members of the highly stress-tolerant Plumbaginaceae family. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an amino-acid betaine and a beta-alanine derivative.
3-(trimethylazaniumyl)propanoate