The molecule is a carbohydrate acid derivative anion obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group of 3-deoxy-D-glycero-beta-D-galacto-nonulosonic acid It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is a carbohydrate acid anion and a monocarboxylic acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a 3-deoxy-D-glycero-beta-D-galacto-nonulosonic acid.
(2S,4S,5R,6R)-2,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[(1R,2R)-1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl]oxane-2-carboxylate