The molecule is an L-lysine derivative that is N(alpha)-citryl-L-lysine having hydroxy and acetyl substituents attached to the side-chain amino group. It derives from a citric acid. It is a conjugate acid of a N(alpha)-citryl-N(epsilon)-acetyl-N(epsilon)-hydroxylysine(3-).
2-[2-[[(1S)-5-[acetyl(hydroxy)amino]-1-carboxypentyl]amino]-2-oxoethyl]-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid