The molecule is a quassinoid isolated from Quassia indica and has been shown to exhibit antineoplastic activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a bridged compound, a cyclic ether, a lactone, a triol, a secondary alcohol, an organic heteropentacyclic compound, a quassinoid and a cyclic ketone.
(1R,4S,5R,8S,9R,10R,11S,12S,13S,16S)-9,12,13-trihydroxy-4,11,15-trimethyl-3,7-dioxapentacyclo[8.8.0.01,5.04,8.011,16]octadec-14-ene-6,18-dione