The molecule is an ergostanoid that is 5alpha-ergost-7-ene substituted by a beta-hydroxy group at position 3. It has been isolated from the mycelia of Cordyceps sinensis. It has a role as a fungal metabolite. It is a 3beta-hydroxy steroid and an ergostanoid.
(3S,5S,9R,10S,13R,14R,17R)-17-[(2R,5S)-5,6-dimethylheptan-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol