The molecule is a member of the class of benzophenones that is benzophenone substituted by a geranyl group at position 3 and hydroxy groups at positions 2, 4 and 6 respectively. Isolated from Leontonyx and Garcinia vieillardii, it exhibits a significant antileishmanial activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antileishmanial agent. It is a member of benzophenones and a polyphenol.
[3-[(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl]-2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl]-phenylmethanone