The molecule is a dihydroxyflavanone that is flavanone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5 and 7 and 6-carboxy-1-phenylhex-1-en-3-yl groups at positions 6 and 8 respectively. It has been isolated as a racemate from the bark of Cryptocarya chartacea and exhibits inhibitory activity against dengue virus NS5 polymerase. It has a role as an antiviral agent and a plant metabolite. It is a dicarboxylic acid and a dihydroxyflavanone.
(E)-5-[8-[(E)-6-carboxy-1-phenylhex-1-en-3-yl]-5,7-dihydroxy-4-oxo-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydrochromen-6-yl]-7-phenylhept-6-enoic acid