[{"from": "human", "value": "Provide a description of this molecule. [C][Branch1][Ring1][C][N][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is the only naturally occurring beta-amino acid - the amino group is at the &#946;-position from the carboxylate group. It is formed in vivo by the degradation of dihydrouracil and carnosine. It is a component of the naturally occurring peptides carnosine and anserine and also of pantothenic acid (Vitamin B-5) which itself is a component of coenzyme A. Under normal conditions, beta-alanine is metabolized into acetic acid. Since neuronal uptake and neuronal receptor sensitivity to beta-alanine have been demonstrated, the compound may be a false transmitter replacing gamma-aminobutyric acid. A rare genetic disorder, hyper-beta-alaninemia, has been reported."}]