The molecule is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is benzoic acid substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2 and a 2-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxoethyl group at position 6. It has been isolated from the roots of Scorzonera judaica. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an aromatic ketone, a member of catechols, a monohydroxybenzoic acid and a member of guaiacols.
2-[2-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxoethyl]-6-hydroxybenzoic acid