The molecule is a guaiane sesquiterpenoid with anti-inflammatory activity isolated from the aerial parts of Inula hupehensis. It has a role as a metabolite, an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is a guaiane sesquiterpenoid, a gamma-lactone, an organic heterotricyclic compound and a tertiary alcohol.
(3aS,5R,8S,8aR,9aR)-5,8-dihydroxy-5,8-dimethyl-1-methylidene-3a,4,7,8a,9,9a-hexahydroazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2-one