The molecule is a non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid that is L-alanine in which the methyl group is replaced by a (2R,5S)-5-methyl-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-yl moiety. It has a role as an antimicrobial agent, a bacterial metabolite and an antibacterial agent. It is a dihydrofuran and a non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid.
(2S)-2-amino-2-[(2R,5S)-5-methyl-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-yl]acetic acid