The molecule is a member of the class of chalcones that is trans-chalcone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2' and 4, methoxy group at positions 4' and 6' and a prenyl group at position 3'. It has a role as an EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor. It is an aromatic ether, a member of chalcones and a polyphenol. It derives from a trans-chalcone. It is a conjugate acid of a 4'-O-methylxanthohumol(1-).
(E)-1-[2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxy-3-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)phenyl]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one