The molecule is a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid that is obtained by selective dehydrogenation at the 1,2-position of reticuline. It is a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid and an organic cation. It derives from a reticuline.
1-[(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-6-methoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-2-ium-7-ol