The molecule is a serine derivative resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid with the amino group of serine. It has a role as a siderophore. It is a serine derivative, a member of benzamides and a member of phenols. It derives from a 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid.
2-[(2,3-dihydroxybenzoyl)amino]-3-hydroxypropanoic acid