The molecule is a member of the class of pyranopyrroles with formula C18H23NO5, originally isolated from Aspergillus niger. It has a role as an Aspergillus metabolite and a marine metabolite. It is a gamma-lactam, an enol, a pyranopyrrole, a primary alcohol and a cyclic ketone.
3-hydroxy-7-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methyl-2-[(1E,3E)-nona-1,3-dienyl]-7H-pyrano[2,3-c]pyrrole-4,5-dione