The molecule is a member of the class of tripyrroles that is a red-coloured pigment with antibiotic properties produced by Serratia marcescens. It has a role as an antimicrobial agent, a biological pigment, a bacterial metabolite, an apoptosis inducer and an antineoplastic agent. It is a tripyrrole, an aromatic ether and a ring assembly.
(2Z)-3-methoxy-2-[(5-methyl-4-pentyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)methylidene]-5-(1H-pyrrol-2-yl)pyrrole