The molecule is a dimethoxyflavone that is quercetin in which the hydroxy groups at positions 7 and 4' are replaced by methoxy groups. Isolated from Cyperus teneriffae, it exhibits anti-inflammatory activity. It has a role as an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is a trihydroxyflavone, a member of flavonols and a dimethoxyflavone. It derives from a quercetin.
3,5-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methoxychromen-4-one