The molecule is a L-lysine derivative. It has a role as a siderophore and an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of an aerobactinate(3-).
4-[[(1S)-5-[acetyl(hydroxy)amino]-1-carboxypentyl]amino]-2-[2-[[(1S)-5-[acetyl(hydroxy)amino]-1-carboxypentyl]amino]-2-oxoethyl]-2-hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic acid