The molecule is an optically active form of glutamic acid having D-configuration. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is a D-alpha-amino acid and a glutamic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a D-glutamate(1-). It is an enantiomer of a L-glutamic acid.
(2R)-2-aminopentanedioic acid