The molecule is a member of the class of xanthones that is methyl 9-oxo-9H-xanthene-1-carboxylate substituted by a hydroxy group at position 8 and a hydroxymethyl group at position 6. It has been isolated from the sea fan derived fungus Aspergillus sydowii. It has a role as an Aspergillus metabolite. It is a member of xanthones, an aromatic ester and a member of phenols.
methyl 8-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-9-oxoxanthene-1-carboxylate