The molecule is a monocarboxylic acid amide obtained by the formal condensation of the amino group at position 4 of L-2,4-diaminobutyric acid with the carboxy group of oxalic acid. It has a role as a metabolite. It is an alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid and a monocarboxylic acid amide. It derives from a L-2,4-diaminobutyric acid and an oxalic acid.
(2S)-2-amino-4-(oxaloamino)butanoic acid