| Synonyms: |
3,5-dihydroxy-6-methylphthalide,
4-methyl-5,7-dihydroxyisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one,
5,7-dihydroxy-4-methyl-1(3H)-isobenzofuranone,
5,7-dihydroxy-4-methyl-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-1-one,
5,7-dihydroxy-4-methyl-2-benzofuran-1(3H)-one,
5,7-dihydroxy-4-methyl-3H-2-benzofuran-1-one,
5,7-dihydroxy-4-methylisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one,
5,7-dihydroxy-4-methylphthalide
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| Definition: |
A member of the class of 2-benzofurans that is 1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran substituted by oxo, methyl, hydroxy and hydroxy groups at positions 1,4,5, and 7, respectively. It is a natural product found in several genera of fungi including Eurotium repens. |