The molecule is a lignan that is 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene substituted by methyl groups at positions 2 and 3, a hydroxy group at position 7, a methoxy group at position 6 and a 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl group at position 1. 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 catechols and a member of guaiacols.
4-[(1S,2S,3S)-7-hydroxy-6-methoxy-2,3-dimethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]benzene-1,2-diol