The molecule is a polyketide that consists of cyclohex-2-en-1-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 5 and a hexadec-3-enoyl group at position 2 (the 3E stereoisomer). It is isolated form the leaves of Virola sebifera an exhibits cytotoxic activity against human tumour cells. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a polyketide, an enol and an enone.
5-hydroxy-2-[(E)-1-hydroxyhexadec-3-enylidene]cyclohexane-1,3-dione