The molecule is a neolignan with formula C20H20O5 that is isolated from Ocotea cymbarum and Piper wallichii. It is active against a variety of parasites including T. cruzi, the vector for Chagas disease. It has a role as a plant metabolite, a trypanocidal drug and an antifeedant. It is a neolignan, a member of 1-benzofurans, an olefinic compound, a ring assembly, a cyclic ketone, an enol ether, an enone and a member of benzodioxoles.
(2S,3S,3aR)-2-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-5-methoxy-3-methyl-3a-prop-2-enyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-6-one