The molecule is a lignan that is tetrahydrofuran substituted at positions 2, 3 and 4 by 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl, hydroxymethyl and 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl groups respectively (the 2S,3R,4R-diastereomer). It has a role as an antifungal agent and a plant metabolite. It is a member of oxolanes, a member of phenols, a lignan, a primary alcohol and an aromatic ether. It is an enantiomer of a (-)-lariciresinol.
4-[[(3R,4R,5S)-5-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-4-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-3-yl]methyl]-2-methoxyphenol