The molecule is a cationic sphingoid obtained by the protonation of the amino group of 1-deoxy-3-dehydrosphinganine; major species at pH 7.3. It is a cationic sphingoid and a Deoxysphingoid base. It is a conjugate acid of a 1-deoxy-3-dehydrosphinganine.
[(2S)-3-oxooctadecan-2-yl]azanium