(-)-Taxifolin is the less active enantiomer of Taxifolin, demonstrating vital anti-tyrosinase activity and notable inhibition against collagenase (IC50 = 193.3 μM). It is valued as an essential natural compound showing antifibrotic potential, while also acting as a capable free radical scavenger and possessing antioxidant capacity.
Highest concentrations of (2R,3R)-(+)-glucodistylin, (2S,3S)-(-)-glucodistylin and 3-O-( -d-xylopyranosyl)taxifolin occur in European beeches can strongly infest with beech scale.