The molecule is an anhydrohexose obtained by formation of a ring across the 3 and 6 positions of L-galactonic acid It has a role as a marine metabolite. It is an anhydrohexose and a carbohydrate acid. It derives from a L-galactonic acid.
(2S)-2-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyacetic acid