Term Name: (2S)-5,7-dimethoxy-8-formylflavanone
Synonyms: (2S)-5,7-dimethoxy-4-oxo-2-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-8-carbaldehyde
Definition: A dimethoxyflavanone that is 5,7-dimethoxyflavanone substituted by a formyl group at position 8. Isolated from the stem bark of Pongamia pinnata, it acts as a an inducer of quinone reductase, a phase II enzyme that protects cells against reactive, toxic and potentially carcinogenic species.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:65795]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aldehyde dimethoxyflavanone
has_role: antineoplastic agent metabolite