The molecule is an isobenzofuranone that is 2-benzofuran-1(3H)-one substituted by a hydroxy group at position 7 and a (R)-hydroxy(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl group at position 3. It has been isolated from the roots of Scorzonera judaica. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an isobenzofuranone, a gamma-lactone, a member of phenols and a secondary alcohol.
(3S)-7-hydroxy-3-[(R)-hydroxy-(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-3H-2-benzofuran-1-one