The molecule is a monoterpenoid indole alkaloid with formula C20H22N2O2, isolated from several plant species including Alstonia spatulata, Catharanthus roseus and Vinca major. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a methyl ester, a tertiary amino compound, an organic heteropentacyclic compound and a monoterpenoid indole alkaloid. It is a conjugate base of an akuammicine(1+).
methyl (1R,11S,12E,17S)-12-ethylidene-8,14-diazapentacyclo[9.5.2.01,9.02,7.014,17]octadeca-2,4,6,9-tetraene-10-carboxylate