4',5,7-Trimethoxyflavone, also known as trimethylapigenin, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 7-O-methylated flavonoids. These are flavonoids with methoxy groups attached to the C7 atom of the flavonoid backbone. Thus, 4',5,7-trimethoxyflavone is considered to be a flavonoid lipid molecule. 4',5,7-Trimethoxyflavone is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble (in water), and relatively neutral. Outside of the human body, 4',5,7-trimethoxyflavone has been detected, but not quantified in, a few different foods, such as citrus, mandarin orange (clementine, tangerine), and sweet oranges. This could make 4',5,7-trimethoxyflavone a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods.
belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 7-o-methylated flavonoids. These are flavonoids with methoxy groups attached to the C7 atom of the flavonoid backbone.