Butanoic acid, 2-amino-, (2S)- is a chiral amino acid that serves as a direct precursor in the biosynthesis of the herbicide glufosinate. This compound is produced naturally by certain Streptomyces bacteria and is metabolized into the active herbicidal agent glufosinate.
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