The molecule is a sesquiterpene lactone of the eudesmanolide group, found particularly in Magnolia grandiflora and Laurus nobilis. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a sesquiterpene lactone and an organic heterotricyclic compound.
(3aS,5aR,6R,9aS,9bS)-6-hydroxy-5a-methyl-3,9-dimethylidene-3a,4,5,6,7,8,9a,9b-octahydrobenzo[g][1]benzofuran-2-one