The molecule is an organic heterotricyclic compound that is 5,6-methylenedioxybenzofuran substituted by a 2,4-dihydroxy-5-prenylphenyl moiety at position 2. Isolated from the roots of Sophora flavescens, it exhibits cytotoxic activity against the KB epidermoid carcinoma cell line. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a member of resorcinols, an organic heterotricyclic compound and an oxacycle.
4-furo[2,3-f][1,3]benzodioxol-6-yl-6-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)benzene-1,3-diol