The molecule is a limonoid that is salannin in which the acetyloxy group at position 6 is replaced by a hydroxy group. It has been isolated from Azadirachta indica. It has a role as an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is a member of furans, a limonoid, an organic heteropentacyclic compound and a methyl ester. It derives from a tiglic acid and a salannin.
[(1R,2S,4R,6R,9R,10R,11R,12S,14R,15R,18R)-6-(furan-3-yl)-14-hydroxy-10-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl)-7,9,11,15-tetramethyl-3,17-dioxapentacyclo[9.6.1.02,9.04,8.015,18]octadec-7-en-12-yl] (E)-2-methylbut-2-enoate