The molecule is the L-enantiomer of histidinate(1-), It has a role as a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite and an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a L-histidine. It is a conjugate acid of a L-histidinate(2-). It is an enantiomer of a D-histidinate(1-).
(2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoate