The molecule is an anthrafuran that is 2,3-dihydroanthra[2,3-b]furan-5,10-dione substituted at positions 2, 4, 6 and 8 by hydroxy groups and at position 3 by a 2-hydroxyethyl group. An intermediate in the biosynthesis of aflatoxin. It is an anthrafuran, a lactol and a versiconal.
2,4,6,8-tetrahydroxy-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2,3-dihydronaphtho[2,3-f][1]benzofuran-5,10-dione