The molecule is an alpha-amino acid that is 2,7-diaminoheptanoic acid substituted by a imino group at position 7 (the 2S stereoisomer). It has a role as a hepatotoxic agent and a plant metabolite. It is a carboxamidine and a non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid.
(2S)-2,7-diamino-7-iminoheptanoic acid