The molecule is a quaternary ammonium ion that is (S)-N-methylcanadine in which the hydrogen at position 14 is substituted by a hydroxy group. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a quaternary ammonium ion, an organic heteropentacyclic compound, a cyclic acetal, an organic hydroxy compound and an alkaloid. It derives from a (S)-N-methylcanadine.
(1S)-16,17-dimethoxy-13-methyl-5,7-dioxa-13-azoniapentacyclo[11.8.0.02,10.04,8.015,20]henicosa-2,4(8),9,15(20),16,18-hexaen-3-ol