The molecule is a pentahydroxyflavone that is flavone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3, 5, 7, 3' and 4', a geranyl group at position 2' and a prenyl group at position 5'. Isolated from the leaves of Macaranga sampsonii, it exhibits cytotoxicity against several human cancer cell lines. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a member of flavonols and a pentahydroxyflavone.
2-[2-[(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)phenyl]-3,5,7-trihydroxychromen-4-one