The molecule is a diol that is hepta-4,6-diene-2,3-diol substituted by a 3-methylpyridin-2-yl group at position 7 (the 2R,3S,4E,6E stereoisomer). It is isolated from the culture broth of Kitasatospora sp. IFM10917 and exhibits cytotoxicity against human colon carcinoma cells. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a member of pyridines, a diol and a secondary alcohol.
(2R,3S,4E,6E)-7-(3-methylpyridin-2-yl)hepta-4,6-diene-2,3-diol