The molecule is a member of the class of benzofurans that is 1-benzofuran substituted by a 4-hydroxyphenyl group at position 2, a methyl group at position 3 and a prop-1-en-1-yl group at position 5. It is a lignan derivative isolated from the roots of Krameria lappacea. It has a role as an anti-inflammatory agent, a cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor, a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor, a NF-kappaB inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is a member of benzofurans and a member of phenols.
4-[3-methyl-5-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]-1-benzofuran-2-yl]phenol