[{"from": "human", "value": "Could you give me a brief overview of this molecule? [C][N+1][Branch1][C][C][Branch1][C][C][C][C][=O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is a quaternary ammonium ion that is nitrogen substituted by three methyl groups and a 2-oxoethyl group. It is an intermediate in the metabolism of amino acids like glycine, serine and threonine. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite, a plant metabolite, an Aspergillus metabolite, a mouse metabolite and a human metabolite."}]