The molecule is a biflavonoid isolated from the seeds of Garcinia kola that has been shown to exhibit hepatoprotective activity. It has a role as a hepatoprotective agent and a plant metabolite. It is a biflavonoid, a ring assembly, a member of dihydroflavonols, a secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone and a member of 4'-methoxyflavanones.
(2R,3R)-8-[(2S,3R)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-oxo-2,3-dihydrochromen-3-yl]-3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one