The molecule is an extended flavonoid that consists of (2S)-flavanone substituted by a hydroxy group at position 3, a methoxy group at position 5 and a methylenedioxy group across positions 6 and 7. It has been isolated from Pisonia aculeata. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of dihydroflavonols, a monomethoxyflavanone, an extended flavonoid and a secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone.
(6R,7R)-7-hydroxy-9-methoxy-6-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]chromen-8-one