The molecule is an organic cation obtained by protonation of the amino group of alpha-D-kanosamine. It is an organic cation and a primary ammonium ion. It is a conjugate acid of an alpha-D-kanosamine.
[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2,3,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-yl]azanium