The molecule is an indole alkaloid that is the 9-methoxy derivative of canthin-6-one. Isolated from Eurycoma longifolia and Simaba multiflora, it exhibits cytotoxic activity towards human cancer cell lines. It has a role as a metabolite, an antineoplastic agent and an antiplasmodial drug. It is an indole alkaloid, an aromatic ether and an organic heterotetracyclic compound. It derives from a canthin-6-one.
13-methoxy-1,6-diazatetracyclo[7.6.1.05,16.010,15]hexadeca-3,5(16),6,8,10,12,14-heptaen-2-one