The molecule is a gallate ester that is the tetraester obtained by the formal condensation of hydroxy groups at positions 1, 2, 3 and 4 of alpha-D-glucose with the carboxy group of four molecules of gallic acid respectively. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a galloyl alpha-D-glucose and a gallate ester.
[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4,5,6-tris[(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl)oxy]oxan-3-yl] 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate