The molecule is a pentacyclic triterpenoid that is friedelin substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 16 and 28. It is isolated from the stems of Celastrus hindsii and exhibits anti-HIV activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an anti-HIV agent. It is a cyclic terpene ketone, a pentacyclic triterpenoid, a diol, a primary alcohol and a secondary alcohol.
(4R,4aS,6aS,6aS,6bR,8R,8aS,12aS,14aS,14bS)-8-hydroxy-8a-(hydroxymethyl)-4,4a,6a,6b,11,11,14a-heptamethyl-2,4,5,6,6a,7,8,9,10,12,12a,13,14,14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picen-3-one