The molecule is a monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of N-acetyl-alpha-neuraminic acid. It is a carbohydrate acid derivative anion and a monocarboxylic acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a N-acetyl-alpha-neuraminic acid.
(2R,4S,5R,6R)-5-acetamido-2,4-dihydroxy-6-[(1R,2R)-1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl]oxane-2-carboxylate