The molecule is a lactol that is DIBOA in which the hydrogen at position 7 is replaced by a methoxy group. It has been isolated from the maize plants. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an allelochemical. It is a lactol, a benzoxazine, an aromatic ether and a cyclic hydroxamic acid. It derives from a DIBOA.
2,4-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-1,4-benzoxazin-3-one