The molecule is a tetracyclic triterpenoid that is a rearranged pentanortriterpenoid derived from cycloartane. Isolated from the leaves and stem of Schisandra lancifolia, it exhibits anti-HIV activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an anti-HIV agent. It is an oxaspiro compound, a tetracyclic triterpenoid, a gamma-lactone, a diol and a monocarboxylic acid.
(2S)-2-[(3R,3aR,5aR,7R,8S,10aS,10bS)-8-[(2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropan-2-yl]-3a,10b-dimethyl-5'-oxospiro[2,3,4,5,5a,6,8,9,10,10a-decahydro-1H-cyclohepta[e]indene-7,2'-oxolane]-3-yl]propanoic acid