The molecule is an L-alanine derivative consisting of an N-acetyl-D-muramoyl group attached to L-alanine via an amide linkage. It is a glyco-amino acid and a L-alanine derivative. It is a conjugate acid of a N-acetyl-D-muramoyl-L-alaninate.
(2S)-2-[[(2R)-2-[(3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-acetamido-2,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-yl]oxypropanoyl]amino]propanoic acid