The molecule is an extended flavonoid that is (2S)-flavanone substituted b y hydroxy groups at positions 5 and 2', prenyl group at position 3 and a gem-dimethylpyran ring fused across positions 7 and 8. Isolated from Dalea boliviana, it exhibits inhibitory activity against tyrosinase. It has a role as an EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is an extended flavonoid, a dihydroxyflavanone and an organic heterotricyclic compound.
(2S)-5-hydroxy-2-[2-hydroxy-3-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)phenyl]-8,8-dimethyl-2,3-dihydropyrano[2,3-h]chromen-4-one