The molecule is an anthracene compound derived by the substitution of -OH groups for hydrogen at C-1 and C-8, and with an oxo group at C-9. It has a role as an antipsoriatic. It derives from an anthrone. It is a tautomer of an anthracene-1,8,9-triol.
1,8-dihydroxy-10H-anthracen-9-one