The molecule is a carbohydrate acid derivative comprising D-galactonic acid having the 2-hydroxy group replaced by acetamido. It is a carbohydrate acid derivative and a monocarboxylic acid. It derives from a D-galactonic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a N-acetyl-D-galactosaminate.
(2R,3R,4R,5R)-2-acetamido-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanoic acid