The molecule is a lignan that consists of buta-1,3-diene substituted by 4-hydroxybenzyl groups at positions 2 and 3. It is isolated from the ground stems of Anogeissus acuminata and exhibits anti-HIV activity by inhibiting HIV-1 reverse transcriptase enzyme. It has a role as a metabolite and a HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. It is a lignan and a member of phenols.
4-[3-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-2-methylidenebut-3-enyl]phenol