The molecule is a member of the class of 2-pyranones that is 2H-pyran-2-one in which the hydrogens at positions 4 and 6 are substituted by hydroxy and (2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylphenyl)-2-oxoethyl groups respectively. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a polyketide, a member of resorcinols and a member of 2-pyranones. It derives from a 2H-pyran-2-one.
6-[2-(2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylphenyl)-2-oxoethyl]-4-hydroxypyran-2-one