The molecule is a member of the class of chromenes that is 2H-chromene substituted by geminal methyl groups at position 2, methoxy groups at positions 5 and 7 and a (3R)-3-methoxybutanoyl group at position 6. Isolated from the leaves of Mallotus apelta, it exhibits antineoplastic activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is an aromatic ether, a member of chromenes and an aromatic ketone.
(3R)-1-(5,7-dimethoxy-2,2-dimethylchromen-6-yl)-3-methoxybutan-1-one