The molecule is a lignan that is dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one (gamma-butyrolactone) substituted by a 3,4-methylenedioxybenzyl group at positions 3 and 4 (the 3R,4R-diastereoisomer). It has a role as a trypanocidal drug. It is a lignan, a gamma-lactone and a member of benzodioxoles.
(3R,4R)-3,4-bis(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)oxolan-2-one