The molecule is a tricyclic sesquiterpenoid with formula C15H26O which is biosynthesised from farnesyl diphosphate by a sesquiterpene cyclase enzyme from Kitasatospora setae. It is a sesquiterpenoid, an organic heterotricyclic compound and a cyclic ether.
(1R,4R,5S,8R,9R)-1,5-dimethyl-8-propan-2-yl-11-oxatricyclo[6.2.1.04,9]undecane