The molecule is a member of the class of hydroxyindoles that is the N-feruloyl derivative of serotonin. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of hydroxyindoles, a member of cinnamamides, a member of phenols, an aromatic ether and a secondary carboxamide. It derives from a ferulic acid.
(E)-N-[2-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enamide