The molecule is a member of the class of chalcones that is trans-chalcone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4, 2' and 6', a methoxy group at position 4' and a prenyl group at position 3'. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a bone density conservation agent. It is an aromatic ether, a member of chalcones and a polyphenol. It derives from a trans-chalcone. It is a conjugate acid of a xanthogalenol(1-).
(E)-1-[2,6-dihydroxy-4-methoxy-3-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)phenyl]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one