The molecule is a ketoaldonic acid derivative that is beta-neuraminic acid in which the hydroxy groups at positions 7 and 9 are substituted by an acetamido group and hydrogen respectively. It is an amino sugar and a ketoaldonic acid derivative. It derives from a beta-neuraminic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a N,N-diacetyllegionaminate.
(2S,4S,5R,6S)-5-acetamido-6-[(1R,2R)-1-acetamido-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,4-dihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid