The molecule is a lignan that is 2,3-dimethylbutane substituted by a 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl group at position 1 and a 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl group at position 4. It has been isolated from the bark of Machilus robusta. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a lignan and a member of guaiacols.
4-[(2S,3R)-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2,3-dimethylbutyl]-2-methoxyphenol