The molecule is a member of the class of dihydrochalcones that is alpha-hydroxydihydrochalcone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4 and 4', a methoxy group at position 2' and a prenyl group at position 5'. Isolated from the roots of Lespedeza floribunda, it acts as a melanin synthesis inhibitor. It has a role as a metabolite and a melanin synthesis inhibitor. It is a member of dihydrochalcones, a member of phenols, a monomethoxybenzene, a secondary alcohol and a secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone.
(2S)-2-hydroxy-1-[4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-5-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)phenyl]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-1-one