The molecule is a 3-(omega-methylthio)alkylmalate(2-) obtained by deprotonation of both carboxy groups of 3-(2-methylthioethyl)malic acid; major species at pH 7.3. It is a conjugate base of a 3-(2-methylthioethyl)malic acid.
2-hydroxy-3-(2-methylsulfanylethyl)butanedioate