The molecule is a member of the class of cyclohexenones that is cyclohex-2-en-1-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4, 5 and 6, and by a hydroxymethyl group at position 3 (the 4R,5S,6R-diastereomer). It has a role as a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite. It is a member of cyclohexenones, an enone and a tetrol. It derives from a valiolone.
(4R,5S,6R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one