The molecule is a diterpene alkaloid and potent cardiotoxin that is found in the leaves and berries of the European yew (Taxus baccata). It has a role as a cardiotoxic agent. It is an enone, a carbotricyclic compound, an acetate ester, a secondary alcohol, a tertiary alcohol, a homoallylic alcohol, a diterpene alkaloid and a tertiary amino compound.
[(1S,2S,3R,5S,8R,9R,10R)-10-acetyloxy-1,2,9-trihydroxy-8,12,15,15-tetramethyl-4-methylidene-13-oxo-5-tricyclo[9.3.1.03,8]pentadec-11-enyl] (3R)-3-(dimethylamino)-3-phenylpropanoate