The molecule is an indole alkaloid that is 1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indole substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2, geminal-methyl groups at position 3 and an oxo group at position 1. It has been isolated from the ethanol extract of the stems of Brucea mollis. It has a role as a metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a cyclic ketone, an indole alkaloid, an organic heterotricyclic compound, a secondary alcohol and a secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone.
(2R)-2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dihydrocyclopenta[b]indol-1-one