The molecule is a monosaccharide derivative that consists of 4-(hydroxymethyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenol attached to a beta-D-glucopyranosyl residue at position 1 via a glycosidic linkage. Isolated from Acacia mearnsii it exhibits cytotoxic activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a beta-D-glucoside, an aromatic ether, a member of benzyl alcohols, a primary alcohol and a monosaccharide derivative.
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[4-(hydroxymethyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenoxy]oxane-3,4,5-triol