The molecule is a tetrahydroxyflavan that is (2S)-flavan substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3, 7, 3' and 4'. It has a role as an EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is a tetrahydroxyflavan and a catechin. It derives from a hydride of a (2S)-flavan.
(2R,3S)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,7-diol