The molecule is a pterin derivative that consists of pterin bearing amino, oxo and 1,2-dihydroxypropyl substituents at positions 2, 4 and 6 respectively. The parent of the class of biopterins; the L-erythro isomer occurs widely in nature. It has a role as a metabolite and a coenzyme.
2-amino-6-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-3H-pteridin-4-one