The molecule is a monohydroxyflavanone that is (2S)-flavanone substituted by a hydroxy group at position 7, a methoxy group at position 5 and a methyl group at position 8. It has been isolated from the buds of Cleistocalyx operculatus. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a monomethoxyflavanone and a monohydroxyflavanone. It derives from a (2S)-flavanone.
(2S)-7-hydroxy-5-methoxy-8-methyl-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one