The molecule is a tetracyclic diterpenoid isolated from the leaves of a Chinese medicinal herb Isodon eriocalyx and has been shown to exhibit cytotoxicity towards human tumour cells. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a tetracyclic diterpenoid, an acetate ester, an aldehyde, a delta-lactone and a bridged compound.
[(1S,2S,3R,8S,9S,10R,12S)-2-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-14-oxo-12-(3-oxoprop-1-en-2-yl)-15-oxatetracyclo[6.5.3.01,9.03,8]hexadecan-10-yl] acetate