The molecule is a proanthocyanidin found in Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum zeylanicum. It has a role as a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor and a plant metabolite.
(1R,5R,6R,7S,13S,21R)-5,13-bis(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-7-[(2R,3R)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-8-yl]-4,12,14-trioxapentacyclo[11.7.1.02,11.03,8.015,20]henicosa-2(11),3(8),9,15,17,19-hexaene-6,9,17,19,21-pentol