The molecule is a tetracyclic triterpenoid that is the 7-oxo derivative of cucurbitadienol. Isolated from Trichosanthes kirilowii, it exhibits anti-inflammatory activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a cyclic terpene ketone and a tetracyclic triterpenoid. It derives from a cucurbitadienol. It derives from a hydride of a cucurbitane.
(3S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-3-hydroxy-4,4,9,13,14-pentamethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl]-1,2,3,8,10,11,12,15,16,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-7-one