The molecule is an alpha-amino acid compound having methylselanylmethyl as the side-chain. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and a human metabolite. It is a member of selenocysteines and a non-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid. It is a conjugate base of a Se-methylselenocysteinium. It is a conjugate acid of a Se-methylselenocysteinate.
2-amino-3-methylselanylpropanoic acid