The molecule is the L-stereoisomer of N-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)serine, an L-serine derivative having a 2,4-dinitrophenyl) substituent on nitrogen. It is a C-nitro compound and a L-serine derivative. It contains a hydroxymethyl group.
(2S)-2-(2,4-dinitroanilino)-3-hydroxypropanoic acid