The molecule is a hexacyclic triterpenoid with formula C30H46O5, originally isolated from Tripterygium hypoglaucum. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a hexacyclic triterpenoid, a gamma-lactone, a monocarboxylic acid and an organic heterohexacyclic compound.
(1S,2R,5S,8R,10R,11S,14R,15S,19S,22R,23R)-2,5,8,11,14,22-hexamethyl-21-oxo-18,20-dioxahexacyclo[12.11.0.02,11.05,10.015,23.019,23]pentacosane-8-carboxylic acid