The molecule is an isochromane that is mellein bearing a hydroxy group at position 4. It has a role as an antifungal agent, a fungal metabolite, a plant metabolite, an animal metabolite and an antimicrobial agent. It is a member of isochromanes, a member of phenols and a delta-lactone. It derives from a mellein.
4,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-3,4-dihydroisochromen-1-one