The molecule is zwitterionic form of (R)-3-aminoisobutyric acid having an anionic carboxy group and a protonated amino group; major species at pH 7.3. It is an amino acid zwitterion and a 3-aminoisobutanoic acid zwitterion. It is a tautomer of a (R)-3-aminoisobutyric acid.
(2R)-3-azaniumyl-2-methylpropanoate