The molecule is an L-glutamic acid derivative obtained by replacement of one of the amino hydrogens of L-glutamic acid has been replaced by a (2S)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl group. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is a L-glutamic acid derivative and a tricarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a N-[(2S)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]-L-glutamate(2-).
(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]amino]pentanedioic acid