The molecule is an isobenzofuranone that is 2-benzofuran-1(3H)-one substituted by a hydroxy group at position 7 and a 3,4-dihydroxybenzylidene group at position 3. It has been isolated from the roots of Scorzonera judaica. It has a role as a metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a gamma-lactone, a member of catechols and an isobenzofuranone.
(3Z)-3-[(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methylidene]-7-hydroxy-2-benzofuran-1-one