The molecule is a cationic sphingoid that is the conjugate acid of 3-dehydrohexadecasphinganine, obtained by protonation of the primary amino function; major species at pH 7.3. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-dehydrohexadecasphinganine.
[(2S)-1-hydroxy-3-oxohexadecan-2-yl]azanium