The molecule is a cyclic hemiketal isolated from the fermentation broth of Pseudomonas sp.no.2663. It displays potent cytotoxic activity against human tumour cells. It has a role as an antimicrobial agent, an antineoplastic agent and a bacterial metabolite. It is an acetate ester, a cyclic hemiketal, an organochlorine compound, a member of pyrans and a monocarboxylic acid amide.
[(Z)-5-[[6-[(2E,4E)-5-[(3R,4S,6S)-4-(chloromethyl)-3,4,6-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]-3-methylpenta-2,4-dienyl]-2,5-dimethyloxan-3-yl]amino]-5-oxopent-3-en-2-yl] acetate