The molecule is a member of the class of phytosterols that is poriferast-5-ene carrying a beta-hydroxy substituent at position 3. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a marine metabolite. It is a 3beta-sterol, a member of phytosterols and a 3beta-hydroxy-Delta(5)-steroid. It derives from a hydride of a poriferastane.
(3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-[(2R,5S)-5-ethyl-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol