The molecule is a beta-D-glucoside that is beta-D-glucopyranose in which the anomeric hydroxy hydrogen is replaced by a 6-bromo-2-naphthyl group. It has a role as a chromogenic compound. It is an organobromine compound, a member of naphthalenes and a beta-D-glucoside. It derives from a 6-bromo-2-naphthol.
(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-(6-bromonaphthalen-2-yl)oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol