The molecule is a member of the class of phosphonic acids that is propylphosphonic acid substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1 and 2 (the 1S,2S-stereoisomer). It is a member of phosphonic acids, a secondary alcohol and a glycol. It is a conjugate acid of a (1S,2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropylphosphonate(1-).
[(1S,2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl]phosphonic acid