The molecule is a member of the class of pyrrolidin-2-ones with formula C18H25NO4, originally isolated from Aspergillus niger. It has a role as an Aspergillus metabolite and a marine metabolite. It is a member of pyrrolidin-2-ones, an enol and a primary alcohol.
(3Z)-3-[(2E,4E,6E)-1-hydroxydodeca-2,4,6-trienylidene]-5-(hydroxymethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidine-2,4-dione