The molecule is a beta-amino-acid anion that is the conjugate base of 3-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid, arising from deprotonation of the carboxy group. It derives from a propionate. It is a conjugate base of a 3-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid.
3-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoate