The molecule is a lignan that is 2,3-dimethylbutane substituted by a 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl group a position 4 and a 3,4-dihydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl 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.
5-[(2R,3S)-4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dimethylbutyl]-3-methoxybenzene-1,2-diol