The molecule is a diterpenoid of icetexane type isolated from roots of Salvia lanigera and has been shown to exhibit antibacterial activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antibacterial agent. It is a diterpenoid, a carbotricyclic compound, a member of phenols and a tertiary alcohol.
(1S,11S)-12,12-dimethyl-6-propan-2-yltricyclo[9.4.0.03,8]pentadeca-3,5,7-triene-1,5-diol