The molecule is a methoxyaurone that is aureusidin in which the hydroxy groups at positions 4, 6, 3' and 4' have been replaced by methoxy groups respectively. It has been isolated from the roots of Cyperus teneriffae. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It derives from an aureusidin.
(2Z)-2-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methylidene]-4,6-dimethoxy-1-benzofuran-3-one