The molecule is a lactol that is (-)-noscapine [which is also known as (-)-alpha-narcotine] in which the carbonyl group of the lactone moiety has been reduced to give the corresponding lactol. It is the biosynthetic precursor of (-)-noscapine. It is a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid, a cyclic acetal, a lactol, a tertiary amino compound, an organic heterotricyclic compound, an organic heterobicyclic compound, an aromatic ether and a member of 2-benzofurans.
(3S)-6,7-dimethoxy-3-[(5R)-4-methoxy-6-methyl-7,8-dihydro-5H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]isoquinolin-5-yl]-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-1-ol