The molecule is a tetrahydroxyflavan that is (2S)-flavan substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3, 5, 7 and 4' respectively. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor. It is a tetrahydroxyflavan and a catechin. It derives from a hydride of a (2S)-flavan.
(2R,3S)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol