The molecule is an organic cation obtained by protonation of the two free amino groups of 2-deoxystreptamine; major species at pH 7.3. It is an ammonium ion derivative and an organic cation. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-deoxystreptamine(1+).
[(1S,2R,4S,5R)-5-azaniumyl-2,3,4-trihydroxycyclohexyl]azanium