The molecule is a tricyclic sesquiterpenoid with formula C15H26O which is biosynthesised from farnesyl diphosphate by a sesquiterpene cyclase enzyme from Kitasatospora setae. It is a sesquiterpenoid, a cyclic ether and an organic heterotricyclic compound.
(1R,4S,5R,8R,10S)-4,8-dimethyl-10-propan-2-yl-9-oxatricyclo[6.2.1.01,5]undecane