The molecule is a glycosyl alditol consisting of beta-D-glucopyranose and D-glucitol joined in sequence by a (1->6) glycosidic bond. It derives from a D-glucitol and a beta-D-glucose.
(2S,3R,4R,5R)-6-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol