The molecule is a member of the class of dibenzofurans that is dibenzo[b,d]furan substituted by a 4-hydroxyphenyl group at position 3, hydroxy groups at positions 1, 7 and 8 and a methoxy group at position 4. It has been isolated from the culture of the mangrove endophytic fungus Penicillium chermesinum. It has a role as an EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor and a Penicillium metabolite. It is a member of dibenzofurans, a polyphenol and an aromatic ether.
3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-methoxydibenzofuran-1,7,8-triol