The molecule is an N,N-dihydroxy-alpha-amino-acid anion obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group of any N,N-dihydroxy-L-polyhomomethionine; major species at pH 7.3. It is a conjugate base of a N,N-dihydroxy-L-polyhomomethionine.
(2S)-2-(dihydroxyamino)-5-methylsulfanylpentanoate