The molecule is a member of the class of beta-carbolines that is 9H-beta-carboline substituted by a bromo group at position 6, a methoxy group at position 7 and a methyl group at position 1. It is 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 an aromatic ether, an organobromine compound and a semisynthetic derivative. It derives from a harmine. It is a conjugate base of a 6-bromoharminium(1+).
6-bromo-7-methoxy-1-methyl-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole