The molecule is a member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthen-9-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3, 6 and 7, a dimethylallyl group at position 2 and a prenyl group at position 4. Isolated from Maclura tinctoria and Cudrania tricuspidata, it exhibits anti-HIV and antineoplastic activity. It has a role as a metabolite, an anti-HIV agent and an antineoplastic agent. It is a member of xanthones and a member of phenols.
1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxy-2-(2-methylbut-3-en-2-yl)-4-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)xanthen-9-one