The molecule is a tetracyclic triterpenoid isolated from Schisandra propinqua and Schisandra henryi. It has been shown to exhibit cytotoxic activity against Leukemia cells. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a tetracyclic triterpenoid, a lactone and an acetate ester.
[(1S)-1-[(2R)-4-oxo-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-2-yl]-1-[(9R,13R,16S,17R)-8,8,13,17-tetramethyl-6-oxo-7-oxatetracyclo[10.7.0.03,9.013,17]nonadeca-1(12),2,4-trien-16-yl]ethyl] acetate