The molecule is a glycosylglucose derivative consisting of beta-D-galactopyranose and 2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose residues joined in sequence by a (1->3) glycosidic bond. It is a glycosylglucose derivative and a primary amino compound. It derives from a 2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose and a beta-D-galactose.
(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-[(3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-amino-2,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol