The molecule is an enone that consists of 7-oxohepta-1,3,5-triene-1,7-diyl moiety substituted by a 4-hydroxyphenyl substituent at C-1 and at C-7. It is isolated from the rhizomes of Etlingera elatior and has been found to inhibit lipid peroxidation. It has a role as a metabolite and an antioxidant. It is a polyphenol, an enone and an aromatic ketone.
(2E,4E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)hepta-2,4,6-trien-1-one