The molecule is a sesquiterpenoid of the class of nardosinane-type terpenoids isolated from the Formosan soft coral Lemnalia flava, and has been shown to exhibit neuroprotective activity. It has a role as a neuroprotective agent and a coral metabolite. It is a cyclic ether, an organic heterotricyclic compound, a cyclic ketone, a secondary alcohol and a sesquiterpenoid.
(1S,5S,6S,7S,8S,9S)-9-hydroxy-5,6,8-trimethyl-10-oxatricyclo[5.3.3.01,6]tridec-2-en-13-one