The molecule is trianion of 6-phospho-5-dehydro-2-deoxy-D-gluconic acid arising from deprotonation of the carboxy and phosphate groups; major species at pH 7.3. It is an organophosphate oxoanion, a 5-oxo monocarboxylic acid anion and a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a 6-phospho-5-dehydro-2-deoxy-D-gluconic acid.
(3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-oxo-6-phosphonatooxyhexanoate