The molecule is a pentacyclic triterpenoid that is olean-12-en-28-oic acid substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2, 3 and 23 respectively (the 2alpha,3alpha-stereoisomer). It has been isolated from the leaves of Rosa laevigata. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid, a triol and a pentacyclic triterpenoid. It derives from a hydride of an oleanane.
(4aS,6aR,6aS,6bR,8aR,9R,10S,11R,12aR,14bS)-10,11-dihydroxy-9-(hydroxymethyl)-2,2,6a,6b,9,12a-hexamethyl-1,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydropicene-4a-carboxylic acid