The molecule is a member of the class of dibenzofurans that is dibenzo[b,d]furan substituted by a 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl group at position 3, hydroxy groups at positions 1, 7 and 8 and a methoxy group at position 4. It has been isolated from the culture of the mangrove endophytic fungus Penicillium chermesinum. It has a role as an EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor and a Penicillium metabolite. It is an aromatic ether, a member of dibenzofurans and a polyphenol.
3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-4-methoxydibenzofuran-1,7,8-triol