The molecule is a dipeptide obtained by formal condensation of the side-chain carboxy group of L-glutamic acid with the amino group of L-phenylalanine. It has a role as a human urinary metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a gamma-Glu-Phe(1-).
(2S)-2-amino-5-[[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-phenylethyl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid