The molecule is a carbotricyclic compound that is (+)-epi-isozizaene in which the hydrogens at position 5 have been replaced by an oxo group. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is a sesquiterpenoid, a carbocyclic antibiotic, a carbotricyclic compound, an enone and a cyclic terpene ketone. It derives from a hydride of a (+)-epi-isozizaene.
(1R,2S,8S)-2,6,7,7-tetramethyltricyclo[6.2.1.01,5]undec-5-en-4-one