The molecule is a sesquiterpenoid that is a dimer of a cyclolaurane type sesquiterpene. Isolated from the marine red algae Laurencia nidifica and Laurencia tristicha, it exhibits antineoplastic activity. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and an algal metabolite. It is a sesquiterpenoid, a member of biphenyls and a member of phenols.
2-[(1S,2R,5R)-1,2-dimethyl-2-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexanyl]-4-[5-[(1S,2R,5R)-1,2-dimethyl-2-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexanyl]-4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl]-5-methylphenol