The molecule is a tetracyclic diterpenoid that is produced by several fungi including Sordaria araneosa. It has a role as a fungal metabolite and an antifungal agent. It is a tetracyclic diterpenoid, a bridged compound, a 3-oxo monocarboxylic acid, an aldehyde and a primary alcohol. It is a conjugate acid of a sordaricin(1-).
(1R,2S,4R,5R,8R,9S,11R)-9-formyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methyl-13-propan-2-yltetracyclo[7.4.0.02,11.04,8]tridec-12-ene-1-carboxylic acid