The molecule is a sesquiterpene lactonethat is 2,3-dihydroaromaticin substituted by an alpha-hydroxy group at position 6. It has been isolated from the aerial parts of Inula hupehensis. It has a role as a metabolite, an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is a gamma-lactone, a cyclic ketone, an organic heterotricyclic compound, a sesquiterpene lactone and a secondary alcohol.
(3aS,5R,5aS,8aR,9S,9aS)-9-hydroxy-5,8a-dimethyl-1-methylidene-3a,4,5,5a,6,7,9,9a-octahydroazuleno[6,7-b]furan-2,8-dione