The molecule is a doubly-charged organophosphate oxoanion arising from deprotonation of the phosphate OH groups of L-ribulose 5-phosphate; major species at pH 7.3. It has a role as a fundamental metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a L-ribulose 5-phosphate.
[(2S,3S)-2,3,5-trihydroxy-4-oxopentyl] phosphate