The molecule is an organic cation obtained by protonation of the two free amino groups of 2'-deamino-2'-hydroxyparomamine; major species at pH 7.3. It is an ammonium ion derivative and an organic cation. It is a conjugate acid of a 2'-deamino-2'-hydroxyparomamine.
[(1R,2S,3R,4R,5S)-5-azaniumyl-2,3-dihydroxy-4-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxycyclohexyl]azanium