The molecule is an optically active form of tyrosine having D-configuration. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is a tyrosine and a D-alpha-amino acid. It is a conjugate base of a D-tyrosinium. It is a conjugate acid of a D-tyrosinate(1-). It is an enantiomer of a L-tyrosine. It is a tautomer of a D-tyrosine zwitterion.
(2R)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid