The molecule is a isocitrate(3-) that is the conjugate base of D-erythro-isocitric acid. It has a role as a fundamental metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a D-erythro-isocitric acid. It is an enantiomer of a L-erythro-isocitrate(3-).
(1S,2S)-1-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate