The molecule is a nucleoside analogue found in Bacillus megaterium in which an adenine moiety is attached to position 2 of a of an oxetane ring which is substituted at positions 3 and 4 by hydroxymethyl groups. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite, an antibacterial agent and an anti-HIV agent. It is a member of oxetanes, a nucleoside analogue, a primary alcohol and a diol. It derives from an adenine.
[(2R,3R,4S)-2-(6-aminopurin-9-yl)-4-(hydroxymethyl)oxetan-3-yl]methanol