The molecule is a member of the class of 2-pyranones that is 2H-pyran-2-one substituted by a methoxy group at position 4 and a 3-methyl-5-oxohexa-1,3-dien-1-yl group at position 6. It has been isolated from an endophytic fungus Aspergillus niger. It has a role as an Aspergillus metabolite. It is a member of 2-pyranones and a methyl ketone.
4-methoxy-6-[(1E,3E)-3-methyl-5-oxohexa-1,3-dienyl]pyran-2-one