The molecule is a member of the class of chromones that is chromone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5 and 7 and a methoxy groups at position 6. It has been isolated from Pisonia aculeata. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an aromatic ether, a member of chromones and a member of resorcinols. It derives from a chromone.
5,7-dihydroxy-6-methoxychromen-4-one