The molecule is a member of the class of chalcones that is trans-chalcone substituted by methoxy groups at positions 2', 4 and 4' and hydroxy groups at positions 3' and 6'. It is a member of chalcones, a dimethoxybenzene and a member of hydroquinones. It derives from a trans-chalcone.
(E)-1-(3,6-dihydroxy-2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one