The molecule is a guanidine compound bearing an N-(2-carboxyethyl) substituent. It is a creatine analogue that has been found to decreases plasma glucose levels It has a role as a hypoglycemic agent. It derives from a propionic acid. It is a tautomer of a 3-guanidinopropanoic acid zwitterion.
3-(diaminomethylideneamino)propanoic acid