The molecule is a 2,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole carrying carboxy-, methyl- and (2-phosphonooxy)ethylidene-substituents at positions 2, 4 and 5 respectively. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is a member of 1,3-thiazoles, a monocarboxylic acid, a phosphate monoester and an olefinic compound.
(2R,5Z)-4-methyl-5-(2-phosphonooxyethylidene)-2H-1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylic acid