The molecule is an organic heteropentacyclic guanidine alkaloid isolated from the marine sponge Crambe crambe and Batzella. It exhibits anti-HIV-1 and anti-HSV-1 activity. It has a role as an anti-HIV-1 agent, an anti-HSV-1 agent, an antimalarial and a marine metabolite. It is an alkaloid, a carboxylic ester, a member of guanidines, an organic heteropentacyclic compound, a secondary alcohol, a spiro compound, a primary amino compound and a monocarboxylic acid amide.