The molecule is a polyketide that is anthrone bearing four hydroxy substituents at positions 1, 3, 6 and 8 as well as a hexanoyl substituent at position 2. It has a role as a fungal metabolite. It is a member of anthracenes, a cyclic ketone and a polyketide. It derives from an anthrone. It is a conjugate acid of a norsolorinate anthrone(2-) and a norsolorinic acid anthrone(1-).
2-hexanoyl-1,3,6,8-tetrahydroxy-10H-anthracen-9-one