The molecule is a member of the class of 4-pyridones that is N-phenylpyridin-4-one which is substituted by a benzyl group at position 2 and an aminocarbonyl group at position 5. It has been isolated from Aspergillus niger ATCC 1015. It has a role as an Aspergillus metabolite. It is a monocarboxylic acid amide, a member of 4-pyridones and a biaryl.
6-benzyl-4-oxo-1-phenylpyridine-3-carboxamide