The molecule is an alpha-amino-acid anion that is the conjugate base of O-succinyl-L-homoserine having anionic carboxy groups and a protonated amino group; major species at pH 7.3. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite and a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite. It is a dicarboxylic acid anion and an alpha-amino-acid anion. It is a conjugate base of an O-succinyl-L-homoserine.
(2S)-2-azaniumyl-4-(3-carboxylatopropanoyloxy)butanoate