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