5, 7‐Dihydroxy‐8‐methoxy‐chroman‐4‐one from the Bulb Wax of Eucomis comosa From the bulb wax of Eucomis comosa (HOUTT.) WEHRH. (Liliaceae) 5, 7‐dihydroxy‐8‐methoxy‐chroman‐4‐one (1) was isolated. The structure was confirmed by direct comparison with a synthetic specimen. 1 is the first natural chroman‐4‐one which is unsubstituted in the heterocyclic ring.
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