The molecule is a diterpenoid that is multiorthoquinone in which the methoxy group at position 12 is replaced by a hydroxy group. A norabietane derivative, it is isolated from Salvia multicaulis and exhibits antitubercular activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antitubercular agent. It is a diterpenoid, a member of phenanthrenes and a member of orthoquinones.
6-hydroxy-7,8-dimethyl-2-propan-2-ylphenanthrene-3,4-dione