The molecule is a hexacyclic triterpenoid that is a lactone of friedelin. Isolated from Celastrus hindsii, it exhibits anti-HIV and antineoplastic activities. It has a role as a metabolite, an antineoplastic agent and an anti-HIV agent. It is a cyclic terpene ketone, a terpene lactone, a hexacyclic triterpenoid, a secondary alcohol and a bridged compound. It derives from a friedelin.
(1S,2R,4R,5S,8S,9R,13S,14S,17S,18S,20S)-2-hydroxy-4,8,9,14,17,20-hexamethyl-22-oxahexacyclo[18.3.2.01,18.04,17.05,14.08,13]pentacosane-10,21-dione