The molecule is an isoquinoline alkaloid that is 1',2'-didehydroemetan bearing two hydroxy substituents at positions 6' and 9 as well as three methoxy substituents at positions 7', 10 and 11. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an isoquinoline alkaloid, a member of isoquinolines, a pyridoisoquinoline, a polyphenol and an aromatic ether. It derives from a hydride of an emetan.
(2R,3R,11bS)-3-ethyl-2-[(6-hydroxy-7-methoxy-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-1-yl)methyl]-9,10-dimethoxy-2,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-1H-benzo[a]quinolizin-8-ol