The molecule is a sesquiterpenoid that is 2-methylhept-2-en-4-one substituted by a 4-methylphenyl group at position 6. It has been isolated from Peltophorum dasyrachis. It has a role as an EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is a sesquiterpenoid and an enone.
(6S)-2-methyl-6-(4-methylphenyl)hept-2-en-4-one