The molecule is a dimethoxyflavone that is quercetin in which the hydroxy groups at position 3 and 3' have been replaced by methoxy groups. It has been isolated from several plant species and exhibits anti-bacterial and anti-cancer properties. It has a role as a plant metabolite, an antibacterial agent, an antineoplastic agent and an apoptosis inducer. It is a trihydroxyflavone, a dimethoxyflavone and a member of 3'-methoxyflavones. It derives from a quercetin.
5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-methoxychromen-4-one