The molecule is an alkaloid isolated from the marine sponge Phakellia flabellata and Acanthella costata. It acts as an alpha2B adrenoceptor agonist. It has a role as an alpha-adrenergic agonist, a marine metabolite and an animal metabolite. It is a member of guanidines, an alkaloid and an organobromine compound.
(1R,5S)-3-amino-7,8-dibromo-2,4,6,12-tetrazatetracyclo[10.3.0.01,5.06,10]pentadeca-3,7,9-trien-11-one