The molecule is a member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthen-9-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3 and 6, chloro groups at positions 2, 4 and 5 and a methyl group at position 8. It has been isolated from the lichen, Lecanora iseana. It has a role as a lichen metabolite. It is a member of xanthones, a polyphenol and an organochlorine compound.
2,4,5-trichloro-1,3,6-trihydroxy-8-methylxanthen-9-one