The molecule is a member of the class of 2-pyranones that is 2H-pyran-2-one substituted by methoxy groups at positions 3 and 4, a methyl group at position 5 and a 10-(methylsulfinyl)decyl group at position 6. It has been isolated from the marine sponge of the genus Plakortis. It has a role as an animal metabolite. It is a member of 2-pyranones, an ether, a polyketide and a sulfoxide.
3,4-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(10-methylsulfinyldecyl)pyran-2-one