The molecule is an L-glutamyl amino acid that is (2S,4S)-hypoglycin A in which the amino group has been acylated by the gamma-carboxy group of L-glutamic acid. It has a role as a phytotoxin and a plant metabolite. It is a member of cyclopropanes, an olefinic compound and a 5-L-glutamyl amino acid. It derives from a (2S,4S)-hypoglycin A.
(2S)-2-amino-5-[[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-[(1S)-2-methylidenecyclopropyl]ethyl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid