The molecule is a member of the class of 2-pyranones that is 2H-pyran-2-one substituted by a methoxy group at position 4 and a 4,6-dimethylbiphenyl-2-yl group at position 6. It has been isolated from an endophytic fungus, Aspergillus niger. It has a role as an Aspergillus metabolite. It is a member of 2-pyranones and a ring assembly.
6-(3,5-dimethyl-2-phenylphenyl)-4-methoxypyran-2-one