The molecule is a member of the class of hydroxyanthraquinones isolated from the bark of Scutia myrtina. It has been shown to exhibit antiproliferative and antimalarial activities. It has a role as a metabolite, an antimalarial and an antineoplastic agent. It is a methyl ester, a ring assembly and a dihydroxyanthraquinone.
methyl 7-[2,5-dihydroxy-3-methoxycarbonyl-4-methyl-9-(2-methylpropanoyloxy)-10-oxoanthracen-9-yl]-3,8-dihydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylate