The molecule is the L-enantiomer of 2-aminoadipic acid. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite. It derives from an adipic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a L-2-aminoadipate(1-) and a L-2-aminoadipate(2-). It is an enantiomer of a D-2-aminoadipic acid.
(2S)-2-aminohexanedioic acid