The molecule is a member of the class of nectriapyrones that is pyran-2-one which is substituted at positions 3, 4, and 6 by methyl, hydroxy, and but-2-en-2-yl groups, respectively in which the butenyl substituent has E configuration. It is a member of nectriapyrones and an organic hydroxy compound.
6-[(E)-but-2-en-2-yl]-4-hydroxy-3-methylpyran-2-one