The molecule is a pyrrolizine alkaloid that is produced by a hybrid species of Jacobaea. It has a role as a Jacobaea metabolite. It is a macrocyclic lactone, an olefinic compound, a pyrrolizine alkaloid, a tertiary alcohol, a tertiary amine oxide and an organic heterotricyclic compound. It derives from a seneciphylline.
(1R,4Z,7R,17R)-4-ethylidene-7-hydroxy-7-methyl-6-methylidene-14-oxido-2,9-dioxa-14-azoniatricyclo[9.5.1.014,17]heptadec-11-ene-3,8-dione