The molecule is a 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is amino(oxo)acetic acid substituted by a carbamoylamino group at the nitrogen atom. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is a 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid and a member of ureas. It is a conjugate acid of an oxalurate.
2-(carbamoylamino)-2-oxoacetic acid