A new isochroman-4-one,7,8-dihydroxy-3-methylisochroman-4-one was isolated from water soluble fraction of Musa sapientum L.Its structure was determined by spectroscopic evidences and its total synthesis has also been reported.The compound showed potent antihypertensive activity. A new isochroman-4-one, 7,8-dihydroxy-3-methylisochroman-4-one was isolated from water soluble fraction of Musa sapientum L. Its structure was determined by spectroscopic evidences and its total synthesis has also been reported. showed potent antihypertensive activity.