The molecule is an anhydrohexose obtained by formation of a ring across the 3 and 6 positions of alpha-L-galactopyranose. It has a role as a marine metabolite. It is an anhydrohexose and a bridged compound. It derives from an alpha-L-galactose.
(1S,3R,4S,5R,8R)-2,6-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3,4,8-triol