The molecule is a biflavonoid isolated from Garcinia buchananii and has been shown to exhibit antioxidant activity. It has a role as an antioxidant. It is a biflavonoid, a member of dihydroflavonols and a secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone.
(2R,3R)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-8-[(2R,3S)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-4-oxo-2,3-dihydrochromen-3-yl]-3,5,7-trihydroxy-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one