The molecule is a macrolide that is the 7-oxo derivative of zeaenol (the 5E stereoisomer). Isolated from Fungi, it exhibits cytotoxic, antibacterial and inhibitory activity against NF-kappaB. It has a role as a metabolite, an antibacterial agent, a NF-kappaB inhibitor and an antineoplastic agent. It is an aromatic ether, a macrolide, a member of phenols, a secondary alcohol and a secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone.
(4S,6E,9S,10S,12E)-9,10,18-trihydroxy-16-methoxy-4-methyl-3-oxabicyclo[12.4.0]octadeca-1(14),6,12,15,17-pentaene-2,8-dione