The molecule is an amino monosaccharide obtained by replacement of the 8-hydroxy group of 3-deoxy-alpha-D-manno-oct-2-ulopyranosonic acid by an amino group. It is a carbohydrate acid derivative and an amino monosaccharide. It is a tautomer of an 8-amino-3,8-dideoxy-alpha-D-manno-oct-2-ulosonic acid zwitterion.
(2R,4R,5R,6R)-6-[(1R)-2-amino-1-hydroxyethyl]-2,4,5-trihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid