The molecule is a dihydroxyflavanone that is (2S)-flavanone with hydroxy groups at positions 5 and 7, methyl groups at positions 6 and 8 and a methoxy group at position 4'. It has a role as a radical scavenger and a plant metabolite. It is a dihydroxyflavanone, a monomethoxyflavanone and a member of 4'-methoxyflavanones. It derives from a (2S)-flavanone.
(2S)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6,8-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one