The molecule is a fatty acid ester obtained by the formal condensation of egonol with propionic acid. It has been isolated from the fruits of Styrax agrestis. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of 1-benzofurans, an aromatic ether, a member of benzodioxoles and a fatty acid ester. It derives from a propionic acid and an egonol. It derives from a hydride of a 1-benzofuran.
3-[2-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-7-methoxy-1-benzofuran-5-yl]propyl propanoate