The molecule is a member of the class of chromones that is chromone which is substituted by a 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl group at position 2. It is found in agarwood, a fragrant resinous heartwood from trees of the genus Aquilaria. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of chromones and a monomethoxybenzene. It derives from a chromone.
2-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]chromen-4-one