The molecule is a sesterterpenoid isolated from Red Sea sponge Diacarnus erythraeanus and has been shown to exhibit anti-HSV-1 activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an anti-HSV-1 agent. It is a sesterterpenoid, a terpene ketone, an organic peroxide, a methyl ketone and a dioxo monocarboxylic acid.
(2R)-2-[(3S,6S)-6-methyl-6-[(E)-4,8,8-trimethyl-7,12-dioxotridec-3-enyl]dioxan-3-yl]propanoic acid