The molecule is an optically active form of lysinium having L-configuration. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a lysinium(1+) and a polar amino acid zwitterion. It is a conjugate base of a L-lysinium(2+). It is a conjugate acid of a L-lysine and a L-lysine zwitterion. It is an enantiomer of a D-lysinium(1+).
(2S)-2,6-bis(azaniumyl)hexanoate