The molecule is an ergostanoid that is (22E)-ergosta-4,7,22-triene substituted by oxo groups at positions 3 and 6. It has been isolated from the fungus, Xylaria species. It has a role as a fungal metabolite. It is a 3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid, a 3-oxo Delta(7)-steroid, a 6-oxo steroid and an ergostanoid.
(9S,10R,13R,14R,17R)-17-[(E,2R,5R)-5,6-dimethylhept-3-en-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-octahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,6-dione