The molecule is a delta-lactam that is L-pipecolic acid carrying additional hydroxy and aminomethyl substituents at position 5 as well as an oxo substituent at position 6. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is a delta-lactam, a N-acyl-L-alpha-amino acid and an amino alcohol. It derives from a L-pipecolic acid.
(2S,5S)-5-(aminomethyl)-5-hydroxy-6-oxopiperidine-2-carboxylic acid