The molecule is an L-isoleucine derivative that is L-isoleucine bearing a (4S)-hydroxy substituent. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an amino alcohol, a L-isoleucine derivative and a non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid. It is a tautomer of a (4S)-4-hydroxy-L-isoleucine zwitterion.
(2S,3R,4S)-2-amino-4-hydroxy-3-methylpentanoic acid