The molecule is a lignan that is (+)-lariciresinol substituted by a methoxy group at position 5'. It has been isolated from the stems of Sinocalamus affinis. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a lignan, a member of oxolanes, a dimethoxybenzene and a member of phenols. It derives from a (+)-lariciresinol.
4-[(2S,3R,4R)-4-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-3-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-2,6-dimethoxyphenol