The molecule is a member of the class of beta-carbolines that is 9H-beta-carboline substituted by a ethyl group at position 9, methoxy group at position 7 and a methyl group at position 1. It is semisynthetic derivative of harmine and has been shown to exhibit significant anti-HIV activity. It has a role as an anti-HIV agent. It is an aromatic ether, a semisynthetic derivative and a member of beta-carbolines. It derives from a harmine.
9-ethyl-7-methoxy-1-methylpyrido[3,4-b]indole