The molecule is a member of the class of 1,4-benzoquinones that is 1,4-benzoquinone which has been substituted by a methoxy group at position 5 and a 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propyl group at position 2. It has been isolated from the stems of Combretum griffithii and has been shown to exhibit anticancer activity. It has a role as a metabolite, an antineoplastic agent and a plant metabolite. It is a member of phenols, a monomethoxybenzene and a member of 1,4-benzoquinones.
2-[3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propyl]-5-methoxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione