The molecule is the acetate ester of the primary hydroxy group of neuraminic acid. It is an acetate ester and a member of neuraminic acids. It derives from a keto-neuraminic acid and a 5-amino-3,5-dideoxy-D-glycero-D-galacto-non-2-ulopyranosonic acid.
(4S,5R,6R)-6-[(1R,2R)-3-acetyloxy-1,2-dihydroxypropyl]-5-amino-2,4-dihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid