The molecule is n-Acetylneuraminic acid with beta configuration at the anomeric centre. It has a role as an epitope. It derives from a beta-neuraminic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a N-acetyl-beta-neuraminate.
(2S,4S,5R,6R)-5-acetamido-2,4-dihydroxy-6-[(1R,2R)-1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl]oxane-2-carboxylic acid