The molecule is a member of the class of chalcones that is 3',5'-dimethylchalcone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2, 2' and 4' and a methoxy group at position 6'. Isolated from Psorothamnus polydenius, it exhibits antiparasitic activity. It has a role as a metabolite, an antileishmanial agent and a trypanocidal drug. It is a member of chalcones, a polyphenol and a monomethoxybenzene.
(E)-1-(2,4-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-3,5-dimethylphenyl)-3-(2-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one