The molecule is a diterpenoid that is isopimar-7-ene substituted by a carboxy group at position 19 and a hydroxy group at position 16. It has been isolated from the fungus, Xylaria species. It has a role as a fungal metabolite. It is a diterpenoid and a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid. It derives from a hydride of an isopimarane.
(1S,4aR,4bS,7S,10aR)-7-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1,4a,7-trimethyl-3,4,4b,5,6,8,10,10a-octahydro-2H-phenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid