The molecule is a cationic sphingoid obtained by the protonation of the amino group of 1-deoxymethyl-3-dehydrosphinganine. It is a cationic sphingoid and a Deoxymethylsphingoid base. It is a conjugate acid of a 1-deoxymethyl-3-dehydrosphinganine.
2-oxoheptadecylazanium