The molecule is a member of the class of 1-benzofurans that is 2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran substituted by a hydroxy group at position 3, a hydroxyisopropyl group at position 2, a carboxy group at position 5 and a prenyl group at position 7 (the 2S,3S stereoisomer). Isolated from the rhizomes of Atractylodes lancea, it exhibits cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines HCT-116 and MKN-45. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a member of 1-benzofurans, a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid, a secondary alcohol and a tertiary alcohol.
(2S,3S)-3-hydroxy-2-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-7-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-carboxylic acid