The molecule is a monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of p-hydroxyhippuric acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It has a role as a human blood serum metabolite. It is a N-acylglycinate and a monocarboxylic acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a p-hydroxyhippuric acid.
2-[(4-hydroxybenzoyl)amino]acetate