The molecule is a multi-functionalised hexoside consisiting of 2-(N-benzyloxycarbonylamino)ethyl-4,6-dideoxy-alpha-D-glucoside having methyl, benzoyl and azido groups at positions 2, 3 and 4 respectively. It is a hexoside, an azide and a monosaccharide derivative. It derives from a D-galactopyranose.
[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-3-azido-5-methoxy-2-methyl-6-[2-(phenylmethoxycarbonylamino)ethoxy]oxan-4-yl] benzoate