The molecule is the conjugate base of S-formylglutathione having anionic carboxy groups and a protonated primary amino group. It has a role as a human metabolite and a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a S-formylglutathione.
(2S)-2-azaniumyl-5-[[(2R)-1-(carboxylatomethylamino)-3-formylsulfanyl-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-5-oxopentanoate