The molecule is a histidine derivative that is L-histidine having an acetyl substituent on the alpha-nitrogen. It has a role as an animal metabolite. It is a L-histidine derivative, a N-acetylhistidine and a N-acetyl-L-amino acid. It is a conjugate acid of a N-acetyl-L-histidinate.
(2S)-2-acetamido-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid