The molecule is a hydroxyaurone that is aurone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 6, 3' and 4' and a methoxy group at position 7. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a methoxyaurone, a hydroxyaurone and a member of catechols. It derives from an aurone.
(2Z)-2-[(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methylidene]-6-hydroxy-7-methoxy-1-benzofuran-3-one