The molecule is a tetracyclic triterpenoid that is lanosta-7,9(11),24-triene which is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 27. It has been isolated from several Ganoderma species. It has a role as a hepatoprotective agent, an antiviral agent and a fungal metabolite. It is a 3beta-sterol, a primary allylic alcohol and a tetracyclic triterpenoid. It derives from a hydride of a lanostane.
(3S,5R,10S,13R,14R,17R)-17-[(E,2R)-7-hydroxy-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl]-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,12,15,16,17-octahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol