The molecule is a member of the class of 2-pyranones that is 5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one substituted by a hydroxy group at position 5 and a 2,4,6,8-tetrahydroxytricosyl group at position 6. It has been isolated from Cryptocarya species. It has a role as a metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a pentol and a member of 2-pyranones.
(2S,3S)-3-hydroxy-2-[(2S,4S,6S,8R)-2,4,6,8-tetrahydroxytricosyl]-2,3-dihydropyran-6-one