The molecule is an L-alpha-amino acid anion that is the conjugate base of L-threonine, arising from deprotonation of the carboxy group. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a threoninate and a L-alpha-amino acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a L-threonine. It is an enantiomer of a D-threoninate.
(2S,3R)-2-amino-3-hydroxybutanoate