The molecule is a glycosyl glycoside consisting of alpha-D-glucosamine and alpha-D-galactopyranose residues joined by a (1->1) glycosidic bond. It is a glycosyl glycoside derivative and a primary amino compound. It derives from an alpha-D-glucosamine and an alpha-D-galactose.
(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-[(2R,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-amino-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol