The molecule is a dihydroxyanthraquinone that is chrysazin carrying a hydroxymethyl group at position 3. It has been isolated from plant species of the genus Aloe. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and a plant metabolite. It is a dihydroxyanthraquinone and an aromatic primary alcohol. It derives from a chrysazin.
1,8-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)anthracene-9,10-dione