The molecule is a member of the class of chalcones that is chalcone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2', 3, 4, 4', and 6'. It derives from a chalcone. It is a conjugate acid of a 2',3,4,4',6'-pentahydroxychalcone(1-).
(E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-(2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one