The molecule is a member of the class of tetralins that is 3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one substituted by a hydroxy group at position 7, two hydroxymethyl groups at positions 2 and 4 and a methoxy group at position 6. It has been isolated from Taxus yunnanensis. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of tetralins, a triol, an aromatic ether, a member of phenols, a primary alcohol and a cyclic ketone.
(2R,3R)-7-hydroxy-2,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-6-methoxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one