The molecule is a monocarboxylic acid amide that is 4H-pyran-3-carboxamide substituted by an oxo group at position 4 and a benzyl group at position 6. It has been isolated from Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus carbonarius. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and an Aspergillus metabolite. It is a monocarboxylic acid amide and a member of 4-pyranones.
6-benzyl-4-oxopyran-3-carboxamide