The molecule is a pseudoguaianolide isolated from the aerial parts of Inula hupehensis. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a pseudoguaianolide, a gamma-lactone, an organic heterotricyclic compound, a cyclic ketone and a secondary alcohol.
(3aR,4S,6R,6aR,9aR,9bS)-4-hydroxy-6,9a-dimethyl-3-methylidene-3a,4,5,6,6a,9b-hexahydroazuleno[8,7-b]furan-2,9-dione