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, a methyl group at position 3 and a 3-oxobut-1-en-1-yl group at position 6. It has been isolated from an endophytic fungus Aspergillus niger. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and an Aspergillus metabolite. It is a member of 2-pyranones and a methyl ketone.
4-methoxy-3-methyl-6-[(E)-3-oxobut-1-enyl]pyran-2-one