Diffractaic acid is a β-orcinol depside with the molecular formula C20H22O7, which is produced by lichens.

[3][1][4] Diffractaic acid has cytotoxic, cytogenetic, oxidative, analgesic and antiviral effects.

[4] The foliose lichen species Punctelia diffractaica is named for the presence of this compound.

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