The molecule is an organophosphate oxoanion that is the dianion of L-galactose 1-phosphate arising from deprotonation of both OH groups of the phosphate. It has a role as a fundamental metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a L-galactose 1-phosphate.
[(3S,4R,5S,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl] phosphate