The molecule is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is salicylic acid in which the hydrogen ortho to the carboxylic acid group is substituted by a methyl group. It has a role as a Penicillium metabolite and a plant metabolite. It derives from a salicylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 6-methylsalicylate.
2-hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid