The molecule is a lignan that consists of a 3,4-dimethyloxolane ring substituted by 4-hydroxyphenyl groups at positions 2 and 5 respectively (the 2R,3R,4S,5S-stereoisomer). Isolated from the roots of Krameria lappacea, it exhibits anti-inflammatory activity. It has a role as an anti-inflammatory agent, a cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor, a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor, a NF-kappaB inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is a lignan, a member of oxolanes and a member of phenols.
4-[(2R,3R,4S,5S)-5-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dimethyloxolan-2-yl]phenol