The molecule is a triterpenoid saponin isolated from Machilus yaoshansis. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a beta-D-glucoside, a monosaccharide derivative, a triterpenoid saponin, a tetracyclic triterpenoid and a methyl ketone.
(8S,9R,10R,13R,14S,16R,17R)-17-acetyl-16-hydroxy-4,4,9,13,14-pentamethyl-2-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-8,10,12,15,16,17-hexahydro-7H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,11-dione