The molecule is a member of the class of benzamides that is benzamide substituted by an acetylamino group at position 2. It is an antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces aurantiogriseus and has been shown to exhibit antifungal activity. It has a role as a metabolite, an antimicrobial agent and an antifungal agent. It is a member of benzamides and a member of acetamides.
2-acetamidobenzamide