The molecule is a naphthofuran that is 2,3-dihydronaphtho[1,2-b]furan-4,5-dione substitutd by a hydroxy group at position 6 and a methyl group at position 2. It is isolated from Norcardia sp.TC-A0248 and acts as a protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitor. It has a role as a metabolite, an EC 3.1.3.48 (protein-tyrosine-phosphatase) inhibitor, an antifungal agent and an antimicrobial agent. It is a naphthofuran, a member of phenols and a member of orthoquinones.
(2S)-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-2,3-dihydrobenzo[g][1]benzofuran-4,5-dione