The molecule is a member of the class of xanthones that is methyl (1S)-2,9-dihydro-1H-xanthene-1-carboxylate substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 8, a methyl group at position 6 and an oxo group at position 9. It has been isolated from the sea fan derived fungus Aspergillus sydowii. It has a role as an Aspergillus metabolite. It is a member of xanthones, a member of phenols, a secondary alcohol and a methyl ester.
methyl (1R,2R)-2,8-dihydroxy-6-methyl-9-oxo-1,2-dihydroxanthene-1-carboxylate