The molecule is the L-alpha-amino acid anion that is the conjugate base of 4-hydroxy-L-proline, formed by proton loss from the carboxy group. It is the major microspecies present at pH > 10.6. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a L-alpha-amino acid anion and a 4-hydroxyprolinate. It is a conjugate base of a 4-hydroxy-L-proline.
(2S)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-2-carboxylate