The molecule is a member of muramic acids. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite. It derives from a N-acetylmuramic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a N-acetylmuramate 6-phosphate.
(2R)-2-[(3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-acetamido-2,5-dihydroxy-6-(phosphonooxymethyl)oxan-4-yl]oxypropanoic acid