The molecule is a butan-4-olide that is dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one substituted by a 3,4-dihydroxybenzylidene group at position 3 and a 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl group at position 5. It has been isolated from the roots of Scorzonera judaica. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a butan-4-olide and a member of catechols.
(3E)-5-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-[(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methylidene]oxolan-2-one