The molecule is zwitterionic form of 3-chloro-D-alanine having an anionic carboxy group and a protonated amino group; major species at pH 7.3. It is an amino acid zwitterion and an organochlorine compound. It is a tautomer of a 3-chloro-D-alanine.
(2S)-2-azaniumyl-3-chloropropanoate