The molecule is a polycyclic cage xanthone isolated from the stems of Cratoxylum cochinchinense and has been shown to exhibit cytotoxic activity against human colon cancer cell line. It has a role as a metabolite, an antineoplastic agent and a plant metabolite. It is an organic heteropentacyclic compound, a cyclic ketone, a polycyclic cage, a cyclic ether and a member of phenols.
(1R,2R,13R,15S)-6,8-dihydroxy-17,17-dimethyl-15-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-3,16-dioxapentacyclo[11.4.1.02,11.02,15.04,9]octadeca-4,6,8,11-tetraene-10,14-dione