The molecule is a beta-D-glucoside compound having galloyl groups at positions 2, 3 and 6 and a 4-hydroxyphenyl substituent at the 1-position. Isolated from Eugenia hyemalis, it exhibits inhibitory activity against HIV-1. It has a role as a metabolite and an EC 3.1.26.13 (retroviral ribonuclease H) inhibitor. It is a gallate ester and a beta-D-glucoside. It derives from a hydroquinone O-beta-D-glucopyranoside.
[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-3-hydroxy-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)-4,5-bis[(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl)oxy]oxan-2-yl]methyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate