The molecule is an organosulfur heterocyclic compound isolated from the ascidian Lissoclinum badium. It has been shown to exhibit cytotoxicity against human cancer cell lines. It has a role as an animal metabolite, an antineoplastic agent and a marine metabolite. It is an aromatic ether, an aryl sulfide, an organosulfur heterocyclic compound, an organic heterotricyclic compound and a tertiary amino compound.
2-[4-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-1,2,7,8-tetramethoxy-3,9-bis(methylsulfanyl)benzo[c][1,2,5]benzotrithiepin-10-yl]-N,N-dimethylethanamine