The molecule is a dinitrile that is butanedinitrile substituted by 3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzylidene and 4-methoxybenzyl groups at positions 2 and 3 respectively. Isolated from the culture broth of the fungus Neosartorya fischeri, it exhibits antifungal activity. It has a role as an antifungal agent and a fungal metabolite. It is a dinitrile and a member of guaiacols.
(2Z)-2-[(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methylidene]-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]butanedinitrile