The molecule is a pyranone that is (2S)-2-methyl-4-oxo-4-{[(4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-yl)carbonyl]amino}butanoic acid substituted by a benzyl group at position 6. It has been isolated from Aspergillus niger. It has a role as an Aspergillus metabolite. It is a dicarboximide, a monocarboxylic acid and a member of 4-pyranones.
(2S)-4-[(6-benzyl-4-oxopyran-3-carbonyl)amino]-2-methyl-4-oxobutanoic acid