The molecule is a primary ammonium ion resulting from the protonation of the amino group of 3-amino-3-deoxy-D-glucopyranose. It is a primary ammonium ion and an organic cation. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-amino-3-deoxy-D-glucopyranose.
[(3R,4S,5S,6R)-2,3,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-yl]azanium