The molecule is a sesquiterpene lactone obtained by formal hydrogenation across the 11,13-double bond of 8-deoxylactucin. Found in chicory It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an azulenofuran, a cyclic terpene ketone, an enone, a sesquiterpene lactone and a primary alcohol. It derives from a lactucin.
(3S,3aS,9aS,9bS)-9-(hydroxymethyl)-3,6-dimethyl-3,3a,4,5,9a,9b-hexahydroazuleno[4,5-b]furan-2,7-dione