The molecule is a ketone that is heptan-3-one substituted by a 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl group at position 7, a methoxy group at position 5 and a phenyl group at position 1. Isolated from Alpinia officinarum, it exhibits antineoplastic and inhibitory activity against prostaglandin biosynthesis. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent, a prostaglandin antagonist and a plant metabolite. It is a ketone and a member of guaiacols.
(5R)-7-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-5-methoxy-1-phenylheptan-3-one