It is distinguishable by its UV-Vis spectra with maxima at 257, 296, and 430 nm.

The variants cyclovariegatin-pentaacetate, cyclovariegatin-2,3',8-triacetate, and cyclovariegatin-2-acetate have also been described.

It is derived from atromentin.

[3] It has been isolated from the browned skin of Suillus grevillei var.

badius, and becomes the pigment thelephoric acid.