The molecule is a pentacyclic triterpenoid that is 3alpha-hydroxy epimer of maslinic acid. Isolated from Prunella vulgaris and Isodon japonicus, it exhibits anti-inflammatory activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid and a pentacyclic triterpenoid. It derives from a hydride of an oleanane.
(4aS,6aR,6aS,6bR,8aR,10S,11R,12aR,14bS)-10,11-dihydroxy-2,2,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-1,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydropicene-4a-carboxylic acid