The molecule is a member of the class of cyclohexenones that is 5-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one carrying three additional hydroxy substituents at positions 2, 3 and 5. It is a member of cyclohexenones, an enone and a tetrol. It is a conjugate acid of a (R)-demethyl-4-deoxygadusol(1-). It derives from a hydride of an alicyclic compound.
(5R)-2,3,5-trihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one