The molecule is a pentacyclic triterpenoid with formula C30H48O2, originally isolated from the leaves of Syzygium formosanum. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an antibacterial agent. It is a pentacyclic triterpenoid, a cyclic terpene ketone and an aliphatic aldehyde. It derives from a hydride of a friedelane.
(4aS,6aS,6aR,6bS,8aS,9R,12aS,14aS,14bS)-2,2,6a,6a,8a,9,14a-heptamethyl-10-oxo-3,4,5,6,6b,7,8,9,11,12,12a,13,14,14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picene-4a-carbaldehyde