The molecule is a benzoate ester that is methyl 4-aminobenzoate substituted by a 2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylbutyl group at position 2. It is isolated from the wood-decayed fungus Xylaria sp.BCC9653 and exhibits potent cytotoxicity against African green monkey kidney fibroblast (Vero) cells. It has a role as a metabolite. It is an aromatic amine, a primary amino compound, a benzoate ester, a tertiary alcohol, a secondary alcohol and a diol.
methyl 4-amino-2-(2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylbutyl)benzoate