The molecule is a member of the class of benzoic acids that is benzoic acid substituted by a 1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl group at position 2 which in turn is substituted by a 4-hydroxybenzyl group at position 5. It has been isolated from Penicillium paneum. It has a role as a Penicillium metabolite. It is a member of triazoles, a member of benzoic acids and a member of phenols.
2-[5-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl]benzoic acid