The molecule is a member of the class of cyclopentapyridines that is 6,7-dihydrocyclopenta[c]pyridine bearing two methyl substituents at positions 4 and 7. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a pheromone. It is a cyclopentapyridine and a pyridine alkaloid.
(7S)-4,7-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[c]pyridine