The molecule is a member of the class of pyrrolidinones that is N-hydroxysuccinimide in which the hydroxyl hydrogen is replaced by a methylcarbamoyl group. It has a role as an apoptosis inducer. It is a carbamate ester, a dicarboximide, a pyrrolidinone and a N-hydroxysuccinimide ester. It derives from a succinimide.
(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl) N-methylcarbamate