The molecule is a hexitol derivative that is D-mannitol in which the hydroxy group at position 1 is replaced by the alpha-amino group of L-glutamine. It is produced in crown gall tumours induced in a wide range of dicotyledenous plants by Agrobacterium tumefaciens. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a hexitol derivative, a dicarboxylic acid monoamide, a secondary amino compound, an amino acid opine, a non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid and a L-glutamine derivative. It derives from a D-mannitol.
(2S)-5-amino-5-oxo-2-[[(2R,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexyl]amino]pentanoic acid