The molecule is a member of the class of xanthones that is methyl 9H-xanthene-1-carboxylate substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 8, a methyl group at position 6 and an oxo group at position 9. It has been isolated from Aspergillus sydowii. It has a role as an Aspergillus metabolite. It is a member of xanthones, a carboxylic ester and a polyphenol.
methyl 2,8-dihydroxy-6-methyl-9-oxoxanthene-1-carboxylate