The molecule is a member of the class of oxidized luciferins that is obtained via formal hydroperoxidation at position 2 of Oplophorus luciferin. It has a role as a member of oxidized luciferins and a marine metabolite. It is an imidazopyrazine, a polyphenol and a peroxol. It derives from an Oplophorus luciferin.
8-benzyl-2-hydroperoxy-6-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-3-one