The molecule is a member of the class of oxanes isolated from the Mediterranean bryozoan Myriapora truncata and has been shown to exhibit inhibitory activity against murine leukemia cells. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a member of oxanes, a secondary alcohol, an epoxide, a primary alcohol, a beta-hydroxy ketone and a lactol. It derives from a polyketide.
(2R,3S)-1-[(3R,4S)-6-ethyl-4,6-dihydroxyoxan-3-yl]-3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-[(2R,3R)-2-methyl-3-[(Z,2S)-pent-3-en-2-yl]oxiran-2-yl]propan-1-one