The molecule is a lignan isolated from Saururus cernuus and Saururus chinensis and has been shown to exhibit antineoplastic activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a lignan, a member of oxolanes, a dimethoxybenzene and a secondary alcohol.
(1R,2R)-1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-[4-[(2S,3R,4R,5S)-5-[4-[(1R,2R)-1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-hydroxypropan-2-yl]oxy-3-methoxyphenyl]-3,4-dimethyloxolan-2-yl]-2-methoxyphenoxy]propan-1-ol