The molecule is a member of the class of azabicycloalkanes that is 1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptan-7-one substituted at position 3 by a (2-aminoethyl)thio group. It is a beta-lactam, an azabicycloalkane, an aliphatic sulfide and a primary amino compound.
3-(2-aminoethylsulfanyl)-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptan-7-one