The molecule is a sesquiterpene lactone that is (3R,3aS,9aS,9bS)-3,3a,4,5,9a,9b-hexahydroazuleno[4,5-b]furan-2,7-dione carrying three additional methyl substituents at positions 3, 6 and 9. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a nitric oxide synthase activator. It is an azulenofuran and a sesquiterpene lactone.
(3R,3aS,9aS,9bS)-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,3a,4,5,9a,9b-hexahydroazuleno[4,5-b]furan-2,7-dione