The molecule is a triterpenoid of the nor-ceanothane-type isolated from the roots of Breynia fruticosa and has been shown to exhibit cytotoxicity against human cancer cell lines. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and a plant metabolite. It is an organic heteroheptacyclic compound, an epoxide, a terpene lactone, a monocarboxylic acid and a triterpenoid.
(1R,4R,5R,6R,9S,12S,13S,16R,19S,20S)-13,17,17,19-tetramethyl-22-oxo-6-prop-1-en-2-yl-21,23-dioxaheptacyclo[10.8.2.116,20.01,13.04,12.05,9.016,20]tricosane-9-carboxylic acid