The molecule is an L-amino acid anion, being the conjugate base of L-3-oxoalanine. It has a role as a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite. It is a 3-oxo monocarboxylic acid anion and a L-alpha-amino acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a L-3-oxoalanine.
(2S)-2-amino-3-oxopropanoate