The molecule is a homoisoflavonoid that is 2,3-dihydro-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one substituted by a hydroxy group at position 7 and a (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methyl group at position 3 respectively (the 3R-stereoiosmer). it has been isolated from Caesalpinia sappan. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a homoisoflavonoid and a polyphenol.
(3R)-3-[(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methyl]-7-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one