The molecule is a guaiane sesquiterpenoid that is 4,5,6,7-tetrahydroazulen-2(1H)-one substituted by a hydroxymethyl group at position 8, a methyl group at position 3 and an isopropenyl group at position 5. Isolated from the roots of Wikstroemia indica, it exhibits antiinflammatory activity. It has a role as a metabolite, an EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a guaiane sesquiterpenoid and a primary alcohol.
(5R)-8-(hydroxymethyl)-3-methyl-5-prop-1-en-2-yl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-azulen-2-one