The molecule is an enantiomer of secoisolariciresinol having (-)-(2R,3R)-configuration. It has a role as an antidepressant, a plant metabolite and a phytoestrogen. It is an enantiomer of a (+)-secoisolariciresinol.
(2R,3R)-2,3-bis[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]butane-1,4-diol