The molecule is a lyxonate that is the conjugate base of L-lyxonic acid, obtained by the deprotonation of the carboxy group. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a L-lyxonic acid. It is an enantiomer of a D-lyxonate.
(2R,3R,4S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanoate