The molecule is a carbobicyclic compound that is ML-236C substituted by a hydroxy group at position 8S. It is a fungal metabolite isolated from Penicillium citrinum and exhibits anticholesteremic activity. It has a role as a fungal metabolite, an EC 1.1.1.34/EC 1.1.1.88 (hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase) inhibitor, an antilipemic drug, an antiatherosclerotic agent, an anticholesteremic drug and an antimicrobial agent. It is a carbobicyclic compound, a member of 2-pyranones, a member of hexahydronaphthalenes, a secondary alcohol and a polyketide. It derives from a ML-236C.
(4R,6R)-6-[2-[(1S,2S,8S,8aR)-8-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,2,6,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl]ethyl]-4-hydroxyoxan-2-one