The molecule is a disaccharide consisting of beta-D-glucopyranose and D-xylopyranose residues joined in sequence by a (1->4) glycosidic bond. It derives from a D-xylopyranose and a beta-D-glucose.
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(3R,4R,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxyoxan-3-yl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol