The molecule is a member of the class of furans that is (2E)-2-ethylidenefuran-3(2H)-one carrying additional hydroxy and methyl substituents at positions 4 and 5 respectively. It has a role as a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite. It is a cyclic ketone, an enol, an enone and a member of furans.
(2E)-2-ethylidene-4-hydroxy-5-methylfuran-3-one