The molecule is a member of the class of beta-carbolines that is beta-carboline substituted by a (2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl group at position 1. It has been isolated from the mycelia of Cordyceps sinensis. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of beta-carbolines and a diol. It derives from a hydride of a beta-carboline.
(2R)-3-(9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indol-1-yl)propane-1,2-diol