The molecule is a member of the class of 1-benzofurans that is 2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran substituted by methoxy groups at positions 5 and 6, a methyl group at position 3 and a 3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl group at position 2. It is isolated from Pterocarpus santalinus. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of 1-benzofurans, a member of phenols and an aromatic ether.
5-[(2S,3S)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-2-yl]-2-methoxyphenol