The molecule is a member of the class of hydroxyisoflavans that is R-isoflavan with hydroxy groups at positions 7, 2' and 4', a methoxy group at position 5 and prenyl groups at positions 6 and 3'. Isolated from Glycyrrhiza uralensis, it exhibits antibacterial activity. It has a role as an antibacterial agent and a plant metabolite. It is a member of hydroxyisoflavans, an aromatic ether and a methoxyisoflavan.
4-[(3R)-7-hydroxy-5-methoxy-6-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl]-2-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)benzene-1,3-diol