The molecule is a monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of N-hexanoylglycine, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a monocarboxylic acid anion and a N-acylglycinate. It is a conjugate base of a N-hexanoylglycine.
2-(hexanoylamino)acetate