The molecule is the 3,4,5-trihydrobenzylidene derivative of 4,6-dihydroxy-1-benzofuran-3(2H)-one. Its glucoside is a significant contributor to the yellow colour of Antirrhinum majus (snapdragon) flowers. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a member of phenols and a member of 1-benzofurans.
(2Z)-4,6-dihydroxy-2-[(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)methylidene]-1-benzofuran-3-one