The molecule is an indole alkaloid that is 1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one substituted by a methoxy(phenyl)methylidene group at position 3 (the 3E stereoisomer). Isolated from Isatis costata, it exhibits antifungal activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antifungal agent. It is an indole alkaloid, a member of indolones and an enol ether.
(3E)-3-[methoxy(phenyl)methylidene]-1H-indol-2-one