The molecule is a member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthen-9-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3, 5 and 7 and two isoprenyl groups at positions 2 and 8 respectively. It is isolated from Cratoxylum Sumatranum and exhibits cytotoxicity towards the KB (human oral epidermoid) cancer cell line. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a polyphenol and a member of xanthones.
1,3,5,7-tetrahydroxy-2,8-bis(3-methylbut-2-enyl)xanthen-9-one