The molecule is a cyclic ketone isolated from the extract of the seed husks of walnuts Juglans regia and has been shown to exhibit cytotoxic activity against human hepatoma cells. It has a role as a metabolite, an antineoplastic agent and a neuroprotective agent. It is a member of methoxybenzenes, a member of phenols, an aromatic ether and a cyclic ketone.
16-hydroxy-4,17-dimethoxy-2-oxatricyclo[13.2.2.13,7]icosa-1(17),3,5,7(20),15,18-hexaen-10-one