The molecule is an ergostanoid that is (22E)-ergosta-7,22-diene substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 5 and a methoxy group at position 6 (the 3beta,5alpha stereoisomer). It has been isolated from the fungus, Xylaria species. It has a role as a fungal metabolite. It is a 3beta-hydroxy steroid, an ergostanoid, a 5alpha-hydroxy steroid and an ether.
(3S,5R,6R,9S,10R,13R,14R,17R)-17-[(E,2R,5R)-5,6-dimethylhept-3-en-2-yl]-6-methoxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,6,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,5-diol