The molecule is n-Acetylneuraminic acid with alpha configuration at the anomeric centre. It has a role as an epitope. It derives from an alpha-neuraminic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a N-acetyl-alpha-neuraminate.
(2R,4S,5R,6R)-5-acetamido-2,4-dihydroxy-6-[(1R,2R)-1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl]oxane-2-carboxylic acid