The molecule is a member of the class of naphthoic acids that is 1-naphthoic acid substituted at positions 2 and 5 by hydroxy and methyl groups respectively. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is a naphthoic acid and a member of naphthols. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-1-naphthoate.
2-hydroxy-5-methylnaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid