The molecule is a dimethoxyflavone that is kaempferol in which the hydroxy groups at position 4' and 7 have been replaced by methoxy groups. It is a component of bee glue and has been isolated from several plant species including Betula exilis, Zingiber mekongense and Alpinia flabellata. It has a role as an antioxidant and a plant metabolite. It is a dimethoxyflavone, a dihydroxyflavone and a member of flavonols. It derives from a kaempferol.
3,5-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)chromen-4-one