The molecule is a homoisoflavonoid that is 2,3-dihydro-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 7 and a (4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl group at position 3 respectively (the 3R-stereoisomer). It has been isolated from Caesalpinia sappan. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a homoisoflavonoid, a polyphenol and a tertiary alpha-hydroxy ketone.
(3R)-3,7-dihydroxy-3-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-2H-chromen-4-one