The molecule is a phenolate anion obtained by deprotonation of the 4-hydroxy group of deoxyherqueinone. It is the major microspecies at pH 7.3. It has a role as an antibacterial agent and a fungal metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a deoxyherqueinone.
(9R)-4,6-dihydroxy-5-methoxy-1,8,8,9-tetramethyl-3-oxo-9H-phenaleno[1,2-b]furan-7-olate