5, 7-Dihydroxy-8-methoxy-chroman-4-one from the Bulb Wax of Eucomis comosa From the bulb wax of Eucomis comosa (H OUTT.) W EHRH. ( 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.