The molecule is the conjugate base of 2-dehydro-3-deoxy-D-gluconic acid; major species at pH 7.3. It is a carbohydrate acid anion and a 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a 2-dehydro-3-deoxy-D-gluconic acid.
(4S,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-oxohexanoate