The molecule is a trihydroxyflavanone that is (2S)-flavanone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5, 7 and 2' and a methyl group at position 8. Isolated from Pisonia aculeata, it exhibits antitubercular activity. It has a role as an antitubercular agent and a plant metabolite. It derives from a (2S)-flavanone.
(2S)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-8-methyl-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one