The molecule is a sulfonium compound comprising 4-methylthio-2-oxobutanoic acid having an adenosin-5'-yl group attached to the sulfur. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is a sulfonium compound and an organic cation. It derives from a 4-methylthio-2-oxobutanoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a S-adenosyl-4-methylthio-2-oxobutanoate.
[(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-(6-aminopurin-9-yl)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]methyl-(3-carboxy-3-oxopropyl)-methylsulfanium