The molecule is a member of the class of beta-carbolines that is 9H-beta-carboline substituted by a methoxy group at position 7 and methyl groups at positions 1 and 2. It is a 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 a member of beta-carbolines, an aromatic ether and a semisynthetic derivative. It derives from a harmine.
7-methoxy-1,2-dimethylpyrido[3,4-b]indole