The molecule is a ent-kaurane diterpenoid that is ent-kaurane-19-oic acid substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 16 and 17 (the 16beta stereoisomer). It is isolated from Helianthus sp. and Annona squamosa and exhibits anti-HIV activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an anti-HIV agent. It is an ent-kaurane diterpenoid, a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid, a diol, a tertiary alcohol, a primary alcohol and a bridged compound.
(1S,4S,5R,9S,10R,13R,14S)-14-hydroxy-14-(hydroxymethyl)-5,9-dimethyltetracyclo[11.2.1.01,10.04,9]hexadecane-5-carboxylic acid