The molecule is a member of the class of 7-hydroxyisoflavones that is 2',2'-dimethyl-2'H,4H-3,6'-bichromen-4-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5, 7 and 8'. It has been isolated from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an EC 1.1.1.21 (aldehyde reductase) inhibitor.
5,7-dihydroxy-3-(8-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylchromen-6-yl)chromen-4-one