The molecule is a steroid alkaloid that is pregn-4,14-diene substituted by N-dimethylamino groups at positions 3 and 20 (the 3beta,20S stereoisomer). Isolated from Sarcococca hookeriana, it exhibits antileishmanial and antibacterial activities. It has a role as a metabolite, an antibacterial agent, an antileishmanial agent and an EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase) inhibitor. It is a steroid alkaloid and a tertiary amino compound. It derives from a hydride of a pregnane.
(3S,8R,9S,10R,13R,17S)-17-[(1S)-1-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-N,N,10,13-tetramethyl-2,3,6,7,8,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-amine