Dihydroguaiaretic Acid exhibits antibacterial activity against a gram negative bacterium. Also, it has various biological activities, including anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and neuroprotective effects.
ChEBI: Meso-dihydroguaiaretic acid 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.
