5,7-Dihydroxy-4-methylphthalide is a key intermediate in the synthesis of Mycophenolic acid and a secondary metabolite of Aspergillus flavus.
References:
[1]. Sergio Auricchio, et al. New synthesis of 5,7-dihydroxy-4-methylphthalide, a key intermediate in the synthesis of mycophenolic acid. J Org Chem. 1983 Feb 1; 48 (4), 602-604.
















