The molecule is a pentahydroxyflavanone that is (+)-taxifolin substituted by a methoxy group at position 6. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of dihydroflavonols, a member of 3'-hydroxyflavanones, a pentahydroxyflavanone, a monomethoxyflavanone, a secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone and a member of 4'-hydroxyflavanones. It derives from a (+)-taxifolin.
(2R,3R)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-6-methoxy-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one