The molecule is a guaiacyl lignin that is glycosmisic acid in which the phenolic hydrogen is replaced by a sulfo group. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, a member of 1-benzofurans, a guaiacyl lignin, a monomethoxybenzene, a primary alcohol and an aryl sulfate. It derives from a glycosmisic acid.
(E)-3-[3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methoxy-2-(3-methoxy-4-sulfooxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl]prop-2-enoic acid