The molecule is a C-glycosyl compound that is 1,8,10-trihydroxy-3-methylanthracen-9(10H)-one substituted by a 1-O-acetyl-alpha-L-lyxopyranosyl moiety at position 10 via a C-glycosidic linkage (the 10S stereoisomer). It is isolated from the leaves of Alvaradoa haitiensis and exhibits cytotoxicity against human oral epidermoid carcinoma. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is an acetate ester, a member of anthracenes, a C-glycosyl compound and a polyphenol.
[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[(9R)-5,9,10-trihydroxy-7-methyl-4-oxo-2,3-dihydroanthracen-9-yl]oxan-2-yl] acetate