The molecule is a scalarane sesterterpenoid that is the deoxo derivative of 12-epi-scalarin. It has been isolated from the sponge,Hyattella species. It has a role as an animal metabolite. It is an organic heteropentacyclic compound, a scalarane sesterterpenoid and an acetate ester. It derives from a 12-epi-scalarin.
[(1R,5aS,5bR,7aS,11aS,11bR,13R,13aS,13bS)-1-hydroxy-5b,8,8,11a,13a-pentamethyl-1,3,5,5a,6,7,7a,9,10,11,11b,12,13,13b-tetradecahydrophenanthro[2,1-e][2]benzofuran-13-yl] acetate