The molecule is a pentacyclic triterpenoid that is olean-18-ene substituted at position 3 by an oxo group and position 28 by a carboxy group. It has a role as a metabolite, an anti-HSV-1 agent and an anti-HIV agent. It derives from a hydride of an oleanane.
(4aS,6aR,6aR,6bR,8aR,12aR,14aS)-2,2,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-10-oxo-4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,11,12,13,14,14a-dodecahydro-3H-picene-4a-carboxylic acid