Term Name: versiconal hemiacetal
Synonyms: 2,4,6,8-tetrahydroxy-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2,3-dihydroanthra[2,3-b]furan-5,10-dione, versiconal anthrafuran form, versiconal hemiacetal form
Definition: An anthrafuran that is 2,3-dihydroanthra[2,3-b]furan-5,10-dione substituted at positions 2, 4, 6 and 8 by hydroxy groups and at position 3 by a 2-hydroxyethyl group. An intermediate in the biosynthesis of aflatoxin.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:71638]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: anthrafuran lactol versiconal
has subtype: (2S-3S)-versiconal hemiacetal