The molecule is a tetracyclic indole alkaloid that is produced by the Stigonematales genus of cyanobacteria. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is an isocyanide, an organic heterotetracyclic compound and a fischerindole alkaloid.
(6aS,9S,10R,10aS)-9-ethenyl-10-isocyano-6,6,9-trimethyl-5,6a,7,8,10,10a-hexahydroindeno[2,1-b]indole