The molecule is an optically active form of lysinate having L-configuration. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a lysinate and a L-alpha-amino acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a L-lysine. It is an enantiomer of a D-lysinate.
(2S)-2,6-diaminohexanoate