The molecule is a quassinoid isolated from Ailanthus malabarica and Quassia indica and has been shown to exhibit cytotoxic activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a delta-lactone, a cyclic ether, an enone, an organic heteropentacyclic compound, a quassinoid, a secondary alcohol, a triol and a secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone.
(1R,2R,6R,8S,12S,13S,14R,15R,16S,17S)-12,15,16-trihydroxy-9,13,17-trimethyl-5,18-dioxapentacyclo[12.5.0.01,6.02,17.08,13]nonadec-9-ene-4,11-dione