The molecule is a guaiane sesquiterpenoid that is guaia-1(10),11-diene substituted by a alpha-hydroperoxy group at position 15. Isolated from Pogostemon cablin, it exhibits trypanocidal activity. It has a role as a metabolite and a trypanocidal drug.
(3S,3aS,5R)-8-(hydroperoxymethyl)-3-methyl-5-prop-1-en-2-yl-1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,7-octahydroazulene