The molecule is a lignan that consists of buta-1,3-diene substituted by a 2,4-dihydroxybenzyl group at position 2 and a 1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl group at position 3. It is isolated from the ground stems of Anogeissus acuminata and exhibits anti-HIV activity by inhibiting HIV-1 reverse transcriptase enzyme. It has a role as a metabolite and a HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. It is a lignan, a member of benzodioxoles and a member of resorcinols.
4-[3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-2-methylidenebut-3-enyl]benzene-1,3-diol