The molecule is a member of the class of 2,5-diketopiperazines with an indole substituent. It is a microbial metabolite isolated from the mycelia of a liquid fermentation culture of the fungus, Bionectria byssicola and has been shown to exhibit antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a member of indoles, a member of 2,5-diketopiperazines, an organic sulfide and an ether.
(3S,6S)-3-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-6-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-6-methoxy-3-methylsulfanylpiperazine-2,5-dione