The molecule is a member of the class of naphthoic acids that is 1-naphthoic acid substituted at positions 2 and 7 by hydroxy groups and at position 5 by a methyl group. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is a naphthoic acid and a member of naphthalenediols. It is a conjugate acid of a 2,7-dihydroxy-5-methyl-1-naphthoate.
2,7-dihydroxy-5-methylnaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid