The molecule is a member of the class of beta-carbolines that is tubulosan bearing methoxy groups at positions 10 and 11 as well as a hydroxy group at position 9. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an isoquinoline alkaloid, a member of isoquinolines, an aromatic ether, a member of beta-carbolines, a secondary amino compound, a tertiary amino compound and a member of phenols. It derives from a tubulosan.
(2S,3R,11bS)-3-ethyl-9,10-dimethoxy-2-[[(1R)-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[3,4-b]indol-1-yl]methyl]-2,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-1H-benzo[a]quinolizin-8-ol