The molecule is a member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthen-9-one substituted by hydroxy group at positions 1 and 8 and a methoxy group at position 2. It has been isolated from Chaetomium globosum.( Compound class : xanthenone) It has a role as a Chaetomium metabolite. It is a polyphenol, an aromatic ether and a member of xanthones.
1,8-dihydroxy-2-methoxyxanthen-9-one