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 3,5-dimethyl-6-phenylhexa-1,3,5-trien-1-yl group at position 6 (the 1E,3Z,5E stereoisomer). It has been isolated from an endophytic fungus Aspergillus niger. It has a role as an Aspergillus metabolite.
6-[(1E,3Z,5E)-3,5-dimethyl-6-phenylhexa-1,3,5-trienyl]-4-methoxypyran-2-one