The molecule is a D-mannosyl-D-glyceric acid where an alpha-D-mannosyl residue is attached at the 2-position. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite. It derives from an alpha-D-mannose. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-(alpha-D-mannosyl)-D-glycerate.
(2R)-3-hydroxy-2-[(2R,3S,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxypropanoic acid