The molecule is a dimeric isoquinoline alkaloid isolated from Ancistrocladus abbreviatus and has been shown to exhibit anti-HIV activity. It has a role as a metabolite, an anti-HIV-1 agent and an anti-HIV-2 agent. It is an isoquinoline alkaloid, a polyphenol, a ring assembly, a member of isoquinolines, an aromatic ether, a methoxynaphthalene and a member of naphthols.
(1S,3S)-5-[3-[4-[(1S,3S)-6,8-dihydroxy-1,3-dimethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-5-yl]-1-hydroxy-8-methoxy-6-methylnaphthalen-2-yl]-4-hydroxy-5-methoxy-7-methylnaphthalen-1-yl]-1,3-dimethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-6,8-diol