The molecule is a D-galactose phosphate that consists of D-galactopyranose having a single phospho substituent located at the 1-position. It is an intermediate obtained during the the galactose metabolism. It has a role as a human metabolite and a fundamental metabolite. It derives from an aldehydo-D-galactose and a D-galactose.
[(3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl] dihydrogen phosphate