The molecule is an alpha-L-fucoside that is alpha-L-fucopyranose in which the anomeric hydroxy hydrogen is replaced by a 2-naphthyl group. It has a role as a chromogenic compound. It is an alpha-L-fucoside and a member of naphthalenes. It derives from a 2-naphthol.
(2S,3S,4R,5S,6S)-2-methyl-6-naphthalen-2-yloxyoxane-3,4,5-triol