The molecule is a lignan that is 2,3-dimethylbutane substituted by 2-methoxyphenol groups at positions 1 and 4 respectively. It has been isolated from the bark of Machilus robusta. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a lignan and a member of guaiacols.
4-[(2S,3R)-4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dimethylbutyl]-2-methoxyphenol