The molecule is a para-terphenyl that is 1,1':4',1''-terphenyl substituted by methoxy groups at positions 3' and 6', a prenyl group at position 3'' and hydroxy groups at positions 2', 3, 4 and 4''. Isolated from the fungus, Aspergillus taichungensis, it exhibits cytotoxic activity. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and an Aspergillus metabolite. It is a para-terphenyl, a member of catechols and a dimethoxybenzene.
4-[2-hydroxy-4-[4-hydroxy-3-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)phenyl]-3,6-dimethoxyphenyl]benzene-1,2-diol