The molecule is a pentacyclic triterpenoid that is 30-norlupan-28-oic acid substituted by a 3beta-hydroxy and an oxo group at position 20. It is isolated from the leaves of Syzygium claviflorum and exhibits anti-HIV activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an anti-HIV agent. It is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid, a methyl ketone and a pentacyclic triterpenoid.
(1R,3aS,5aR,5bR,7aR,9S,11aR,11bR,13aR,13bS)-1-acetyl-9-hydroxy-5a,5b,8,8,11a-pentamethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,7a,9,10,11,11b,12,13,13a,13b-hexadecahydrocyclopenta[a]chrysene-3a-carboxylic acid