The molecule is the principal alkaloid of the plant family Calycanthaceae. It is a calycanthaceous alkaloid, an aminal and an organonitrogen heterocyclic compound. It derives from a hydride of a calycanine.
(1S,2R,10S,11R)-21,24-dimethyl-3,12,21,24-tetrazahexacyclo[9.7.3.32,10.01,10.04,9.013,18]tetracosa-4,6,8,13,15,17-hexaene