The molecule is an alpha-amino-acid anion obtained by deprotonation of the two carboxy groups and protonation of the amino group of 3-methylthioaspartic acid. It is an alpha-amino-acid anion and a sulfur-containing amino-acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a 3-methylthioaspartic acid.
(2R)-2-azaniumyl-3-methylsulfanylbutanedioate