The molecule is a diterpenoid that is multicaulin in which the methoxy group at position 12 is replaced by a hydroxy group. A norabietane derivative, it is isolated from the roots of Salvia multicaulis and exhibits antitubercular activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antitubercular agent. It is a member of phenols, a diterpenoid and a member of phenanthrenes.
7,8-dimethyl-2-propan-2-ylphenanthren-3-ol