The molecule is a cyanogenic glycoside that is (2Z)-2-methylbut-2-enenitrile attached to a beta-D-glucopyranosyloxy at position 4. Isolated from Rhodiola quadrifida, it exhibits anti-allergic activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an anti-allergic agent. It is a cyanogenic glycoside, a beta-D-glucoside, a monosaccharide derivative and an aliphatic nitrile.
(Z)-2-methyl-4-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxybut-2-enenitrile