The molecule is a trihydroxyflavanone that is demethoxymatteucinol with an additional hydroxy group at position 2'. Isolated from Pisonia aculeata, it exhibits antitubercular activity. It has a role as an antitubercular agent and a plant metabolite. It derives from a matteucinol.
(2S)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-6,8-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one