The molecule is a sesquiterpenoid of the class of nardosinane-type terpenoids isolated from the Formosan soft coral Lemnalia flava. It has a role as a coral metabolite. It is a cyclic ether, an organic heterotricyclic compound, a cyclic ketone and a sesquiterpenoid.
(1S,5S,6S,7S,8S,9S)-9-methoxy-5,6,8-trimethyl-10-oxatricyclo[5.3.3.01,6]tridec-2-en-13-one