The molecule is a monoterpenoid indole alkaloid with formula C22H24N2O4, originallly isolated from the seeds of Strychnos nux-vomica. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a delta-lactam, a cyclic ketone, a monoterpenoid indole alkaloid, an organic heterohexacyclic compound, a tertiary amino compound and a hemiaminal.
(1S,3S,10S,22R,23R,24S)-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-9-oxa-4,13-diazahexacyclo[11.6.5.01,24.06,22.010,23.014,19]tetracosa-6,14,16,18-tetraene-12,20-dione