The molecule is a pseudoguaianolide that is decahydroazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2(3H)-one substituted by a hydroxy group a position 7, an oxo group at position 5, methyl groups at positions 4a and 8 and a methylidene group at position 3. It has been isolated from the aerial parts of Inula hupehensis. It has a role as a metabolite, a plant metabolite and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a pseudoguaianolide, a gamma-lactone, a cyclic ketone, an organic heterotricyclic compound and a secondary alcohol.
(3aR,5S,5aS,6S,8aS,9aR)-6-hydroxy-5,8a-dimethyl-1-methylidene-3a,4,5,5a,6,7,9,9a-octahydroazuleno[6,7-b]furan-2,8-dione