The molecule is a member of the class of naphthoic acids that is 1-naphthoic acid substituted at positions 2, 5 and 7 by hydroxy, methyl and methoxy groups respectively. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is a naphthoic acid, a member of naphthols and a methoxynaphthalene.
2-hydroxy-7-methoxy-5-methylnaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid