The molecule is a phorbol ester that consists of 12-deoxyphorbol esterified at position 13 by deca-3,5-dienoic acid (the 3E,5E stereoisomer). It is obtained from the leaves and stems of Excoecaria agallocha and exhibits anti-HIV activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an anti-HIV agent. It is a phorbol ester, a primary alcohol, a tertiary alcohol and a tertiary alpha-hydroxy ketone.
[(1R,2S,6R,10S,11R,13S,15R)-1,6-dihydroxy-8-(hydroxymethyl)-4,12,12,15-tetramethyl-5-oxo-13-tetracyclo[8.5.0.02,6.011,13]pentadeca-3,8-dienyl] (3E,5E)-deca-3,5-dienoate