The molecule is an indole alkaloid that is canthin-6-one substituted by a methoxy group at position 4. Isolated from the whole plants of Drymaria diandra, it exhibits anti-HIV activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an anti-HIV agent. It is an indole alkaloid, an enol ether, an enone and an organic heterotetracyclic compound. It derives from a canthin-6-one.
4-methoxy-1,6-diazatetracyclo[7.6.1.05,16.010,15]hexadeca-3,5(16),6,8,10,12,14-heptaen-2-one