The molecule is a trihydroxyflavanone that is (2S)-flavanone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5, 7 and 2', a prenyl group at position 8 and a dimethylallyl group at position 5'. Isolated from Dalea boliviana, it exhibits inhibitory activity against tyrosinase. It has a role as an EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor and a plant metabolite.
(2S)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-[2-hydroxy-5-(2-methylbut-3-en-2-yl)phenyl]-8-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one