The molecule is a hydroxycinnamic acid that is trans-caffeic acid substituted by a prenyl group at position 5. Isolated from Brazilian propolis, it exhibits antioxidant activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antioxidant. It derives from a trans-caffeic acid.
(E)-3-[3,4-dihydroxy-5-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)phenyl]prop-2-enoic acid