The molecule is an abietane diterpenoid that is abieta-8,12-diene substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 7 and 12 and oxo groups at positions 11 and 14 (the 7alpha stereoisomer). It has a role as an antibacterial agent, an antineoplastic agent and a metabolite. It is an abietane diterpenoid, a secondary alcohol, a hydroxyquinone and a member of p-quinones.
(4bS,8aS,10R)-1,10-dihydroxy-4b,8,8-trimethyl-2-propan-2-yl-5,6,7,8a,9,10-hexahydrophenanthrene-3,4-dione