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