The molecule is a member of the class of isochromanes that is 3,4-dihydroisocoumarin substituted by an acetoxy group at position 4, a methoxy group at position 6 and a pentyl group at position 3. Isolated from Xyris pterygoblephara, it exhibits activity against dermatophyte fungi. It has a role as a metabolite and an antifungal agent. It is a member of isochromanes, an acetate ester and an aromatic ether. It derives from a 3,4-dihydroisocoumarin.
[(3R,4R)-6-methoxy-1-oxo-3-pentyl-3,4-dihydroisochromen-4-yl] acetate