The molecule is an organic heteropentacyclic compound with a mixed polyketide-terpenoid origin isolated from Penicillium hesseltinei. It has been shown to exhibit antiviral activity. It has a role as an antiviral agent and a Penicillium metabolite. It is an organic heteropentacyclic compound, a cyclic ether, a bridged compound, a tertiary alcohol, a secondary alcohol, a cyclic ketone and a ketene acetal.
(1R,2S,3R,11R,14S,16S)-3,14,16-trihydroxy-11,15,15-trimethyl-7-[(1E,3E)-penta-1,3-dienyl]-8,10,17-trioxapentacyclo[14.2.2.01,14.02,11.04,9]icosa-4(9),6-dien-5-one