The molecule is an optically active form of 3-ammonio-3-phenylpropanoate having (R)-configuration. It is an enantiomer of a (S)-3-ammonio-3-phenylpropanoate. It is a tautomer of a (R)-3-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid.
(3R)-3-azaniumyl-3-phenylpropanoate