The molecule is a benzoate ester obtained by the fromal condensation of the carboxy group of onosmin A with methanol. Isolated from Onosma hispida, it exhibits inhibitory activity against lipoxygenase. It has a role as a metabolite and a lipoxygenase inhibitor. It is a secondary amino compound and a benzoate ester. It derives from an onosmin A.
methyl 2-[(4-methylphenyl)methylamino]benzoate