The molecule is a monohydroxyanthraquinone that is 9,10-anthraquinone substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2 and a hydroxymethyl group at position 3. It has been isolated from the roots of Rubia yunnanensis. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and a plant metabolite. It is a primary alcohol and a monohydroxyanthraquinone.
2-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)anthracene-9,10-dione