The molecule is a non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid that is L-homoserine in which the hydroxy group at position 4 is substituted by an aminooxy group. It has been isolated from legumes and plays an essential role in lugume chemical defense against insects. It has a role as a plant metabolite, an antineoplastic agent, an antimetabolite and a phytogenic insecticide. It derives from a L-homoserine. It is a tautomer of a L-canaline zwitterion.
(2S)-2-amino-4-aminooxybutanoic acid