The molecule is an epoxydodecadienamide isolated from several species, including Acremonium, Acrocylindrum and Helicoceras. It inhibits the biosynthesis of several lipids by interfering with enzyme function. It has a role as an antifungal agent, an antiinfective agent, an antilipemic drug, an antimetabolite, a fatty acid synthesis inhibitor and an antimicrobial agent. It is a monocarboxylic acid amide and an epoxide.
(2R,3S)-3-[(4E,7E)-nona-4,7-dienoyl]oxirane-2-carboxamide