The molecule is a cyclic ketone that is 3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3, 6, and 8. It is a cyclic ketone, a beta-hydroxy ketone, a member of phenols and an aromatic ketone. It derives from a hydride of a tetralin.
3,6,8-trihydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one