The molecule is a trihydroxyflavone that is flavone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 7, 3' and 4' and methoxy groups at positions 3 and 8. Isolated from Mimosa diplotricha, it exhibits cytotoxic activity against human cancer cell lines. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a trihydroxyflavone, a dimethoxyflavone and a member of catechols. It derives from a flavone.
2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-7-hydroxy-3,8-dimethoxychromen-4-one