The molecule is a member of the class of 2-pyranones that is 2H-pyran-2-one substituted by methoxy groups at positions 3 and 4, a methyl group at position 5 and a 10-(acetylsulfanyl)decyl group at position 6. Isolated from the marine sponge of the genus Plakortis, it exhibits cytotoxicity against human promyeloid leukemic HL-60 cells. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and an animal metabolite. It is a member of 2-pyranones, an ether, a polyketide and a thioester.
S-[10-(4,5-dimethoxy-3-methyl-6-oxopyran-2-yl)decyl] ethanethioate