The molecule is a member of the class of piperidines that is donepezil in which the 5-methoxy group has been demethylated to the corresponding hydroxy derivative. It is metabolite of donepezil, a drug used in the treatment of dementia. It has a role as a drug metabolite. It is a member of piperidines, a cyclic ketone, an aromatic ether and a member of guaiacols.
2-[(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)methyl]-5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-2,3-dihydroinden-1-one