The molecule is a delta-lactam that is piperidine-2-carboxylic acid substituted at position 6 by an oxo group. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is a delta-lactam and a monocarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 6-ketopiperidine-2-carboxylate.
6-oxopiperidine-2-carboxylic acid