The molecule is the L-stereoisomer of sorbose 1-phosphate. It has a role as an algal metabolite. It derives from a L-sorbose. It is a conjugate acid of a L-sorbose 1-phosphate(2-). It is an enantiomer of a D-sorbose 1-phosphate.
[(3S,4R,5S)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexyl] dihydrogen phosphate