The molecule is a pentacyclic triterpenoid that is oleanolic acid substituted by additional hydroxy groups at positions 6 and 23. It has been isolated from Kalopanax pictus. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a pentacyclic triterpenoid and a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid. It derives from an oleanolic acid.
(4aS,6aR,6aS,6bR,8R,8aR,9R,10S,12aR,14bS)-8,10-dihydroxy-9-(hydroxymethyl)-2,2,6a,6b,9,12a-hexamethyl-1,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydropicene-4a-carboxylic acid