The molecule is a chromanone that is 2,3-dihydro-4H-chromen-4-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 5 and a methyl group at position 2 (the 2R,3R stereoisomer). Isolated form the endophytic fungus Microdiplodia species, it exhibits antibacterial activity. It has a role as an antibacterial agent and a fungal metabolite. It is a member of phenols, a secondary alcohol, a chromanone and a secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone.
(2R,3R)-3,5-dihydroxy-2-methyl-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one