The molecule is a dimethoxyflavanone that is 5,7-dimethoxyflavanone substituted by a formyl group at position 8. Isolated from the stem bark of Pongamia pinnata, it acts as a an inducer of quinone reductase, a phase II enzyme that protects cells against reactive, toxic and potentially carcinogenic species. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a dimethoxyflavanone and an aldehyde.
(2S)-5,7-dimethoxy-4-oxo-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydrochromene-8-carbaldehyde