The molecule is an indole alkaloid that is vobasan in which the bridgehead methyl group is substituted by a methoxycarbonyl group and an additional oxo substituent is present in the 3-position. It has a role as an antiviral agent. It is an indole alkaloid, a methyl ester, an organic heterotetracyclic compound, an aromatic ketone and a cyclic ketone. It derives from a hydride of a vobasan.
methyl (1S,14R,15E,18S)-15-ethylidene-17-methyl-12-oxo-10,17-diazatetracyclo[12.3.1.03,11.04,9]octadeca-3(11),4,6,8-tetraene-18-carboxylate