The molecule is a sesquiterpenoid that consists of a heterotetracyclic system linked to a pyridine moiety. Isolated from the fungus, Aspergillus fumigatus, it exhibits inhibitory activity against acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase 2. It has a role as an acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase 2 inhibitor and an Aspergillus metabolite. It is an organic heterotetracyclic compound, a member of pyridines, a sesquiterpenoid and an acetate ester.
[(1S,2S,5S,6R,7R,9S,10S,18R)-6-(acetyloxymethyl)-18-hydroxy-2,6,10-trimethyl-16-oxo-9-propanoyloxy-14-pyridin-3-yl-11,15-dioxatetracyclo[8.8.0.02,7.012,17]octadeca-12(17),13-dien-5-yl] propanoate