The molecule is an organic cation that is the conjugate acid of aminoacetaldehyde, arising from protonation of the amino group; major species at pH 7.3. It has a role as a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite. It is an ammonium ion derivative, an organic cation and an omega-ammonioaldehyde. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-aminoacetaldehyde.
2-oxoethylazanium