The molecule is a diterpenoid that is phenanthrene substituted by a methoxy group at position 6, methyl groups at position 1 and 2 and an isopropyl group at position 7. A norabietane derivative, it is isolated from the roots of Salvia multicaulis and exhibits antitubercular activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antitubercular agent. It is a diterpenoid, a member of phenanthrenes and an aromatic ether.
6-methoxy-1,2-dimethyl-7-propan-2-ylphenanthrene