The molecule is a member of the class of chromones that is chromone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5 and 7, a methoxy groups at position 6 and a methyl group at position 2. Isolated from Pisonia aculeata, it exhibits antitubercular activity. It has a role as a metabolite, an antitubercular agent and a plant metabolite. It is an aromatic ether, a member of resorcinols and a member of chromones. It derives from a chromone.
5,7-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-2-methylchromen-4-one