The molecule is a tricyclic sesquiterpenoid obtained by formal hydration across the endocyclic double bond of (-)-alpha-gurjunene It is a carbotricyclic compound, a sesquiterpenoid and a tertiary alcohol. It derives from a (-)-alpha-gurjunene.
(1aR,4R,4aR,7bS)-1,1,4,7-tetramethyl-2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,7b-octahydro-1aH-cyclopropa[e]azulen-7a-ol