The molecule is an organic heterotricyclic compound that is a 5'''-epimer of silvestrol. Isolated from Aglaia silvestris, it exhibits antineoplastic activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a member of dioxanes, an ether, an organic heterotricyclic compound and a methyl ester.
methyl (1R,2R,3S,3aR,8bS)-6-[[(2S,3R,6R)-6-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3-methoxy-1,4-dioxan-2-yl]oxy]-1,8b-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-3a-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-cyclopenta[b][1]benzofuran-2-carboxylate