The molecule is a stilbenoid that is trans-stilbene substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 3' and methoxy groups at positions 2' and 5. Isolated from Pholidota yunnanensis, it exhibits inhibitory activity on nitric oxide production. It has a role as a metabolite and an EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor. It is a stilbenoid, a member of methoxybenzenes and a polyphenol.
3-[(E)-2-(3-hydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl)ethenyl]-2-methoxyphenol