The molecule is a monosaccharide derivative that is salicylic acid in which the phenolic hydrogen is replaced by a D-glucosyl residue. It is a D-glucoside, a monosaccharide derivative and a member of benzoic acids. It derives from a salicylic acid.
2-[(3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxybenzoic acid