The molecule is a hexacyclic triterpenoid isolated from the leaves and stems of Kadsura longipedunculata and has been found to exhibit cytotoxicity aganist human tumour cells. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a hexacyclic triterpenoid, a terpene lactone, a tertiary alcohol and a secondary alcohol.
(1R,2S,5R,13S,15R,18S,23R,24S,26R)-13,26-dihydroxy-1,6,6,20,24-pentamethyl-7,22-dioxahexacyclo[13.12.0.02,13.05,11.016,25.018,23]heptacosa-9,11,16(25),19-tetraene-8,21-dione