The molecule is a carbohydrate acid that is heptanoic acid substituted by hydroxy groups at C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6, and C-7. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a carbohydrate acid and a monocarboxylic acid. It derives from a heptanoic acid.
(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydroxyheptanoic acid