The molecule is a lignan that is 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene substituted by methyl groups at positions 6 and 7, a hydroxy group at position 2, a methoxy group at position 3 and a 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl group at position 8. It has been isolated from the bark of Machilus robusta. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a lignan, a member of phenols and a dimethoxybenzene.
(6S,7S,8S)-8-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-methoxy-6,7-dimethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-ol