The molecule is a carbohydrate acid derivative that is alpha-L-talosaminuronic acid in which the hydroxy group at position 2 is substituted by an acetamido group. It is a carbohydrate acid derivative, an amino monosaccharide and a hexuronic acid derivative.
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-5-acetamido-3,4,6-trihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid