The molecule is a charged berberine alkaloid obtained by N-methylation of (S)-scoulerine. It has a role as an EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is a quaternary ammonium ion and a berberine alkaloid. It derives from a (S)-scoulerine.
(7S,13aS)-3,10-dimethoxy-7-methyl-6,8,13,13a-tetrahydro-5H-isoquinolino[2,1-b]isoquinolin-7-ium-2,9-diol