The molecule is a xyloside that is beta-D-xylopyranose in which the anomeric hydroxy hydrogen is replaced by a 4-nitrophenyl group. It has a role as a chromogenic compound. It is a xyloside and a C-nitro compound. It derives from a 4-nitrophenol.
(2S,3R,4S,5R)-2-(4-nitrophenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol