The molecule is a member of the class of neuraminic acids that is N-acetylneuraminic acid in which the hydroxy group at position 9 has been glycosylated by a beta-D-galactopyranosyl group. It is a member of neuraminic acids and a beta-D-galactoside. It derives from a N-acetylneuraminic acid.
(4S,5R,6R)-5-acetamido-6-[(1R,2R)-1,2-dihydroxy-3-[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxypropyl]-2,4-dihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid