[{"from": "human", "value": "Could you give me a brief overview of this molecule? [C][C][C][Branch1][=Branch1][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O][N]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is an alpha-amino acid that is a derivative of alanine with a side chain that is one carbon longer than the alanine side chain. It is synthesized through the transamination of oxobutyrate and is utilized in the biosynthesis of nonribosomal peptides."}]