The molecule is an alpha-L-arabinopyranoside having a 4-nitrophenyl substituent at the anomeric position It has a role as a chromogenic compound. It is an alpha-L-arabinopyranoside and a C-nitro compound. It derives from a 4-nitrophenol.
(2S,3R,4S,5S)-2-(4-nitrophenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol