The molecule is a chalcone having hydroxy substituents at positions 4, 2' and 4', a methoxy substituent at position 3 and a 3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl group at position 5. It is isolated from the stems of Erythrina abyssinica and displays moderate cytotoxic effect against human colorectal cancer cell line. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a member of chalcones, a member of resorcinols and an aromatic ether.
(E)-1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-[4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)phenyl]prop-2-en-1-one