Term Name: (+)-(S)-alapyridaine
Synonyms: (2S)-2-[5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridinium-1-yl]propanoate, (S)-alapyridaine, N-(1-carboxyethyl)-6-hydroxymethyl-pyridinium-3-ol
Definition: An iminium betaine that is L-alanine in which the amino group is replaced by a 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridinium-1-yl moiety.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:76046]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: iminium betaine
has_functional_parent: L-alanine
has_role: flavouring agent