Definition
ChEBI: Aspyrone is a member of the class of 2-pyranones that is 5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one in which the hydrogens at positions 3, 5S and 6R are replaced by (2S,3S)-3-methyloxiran-2-yl, hydroxy and methyl groups, respectively. It is a fungal metabolite isolated from Aspergillus melleus and exhibits nematicidal, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It has a role as a mycotoxin, an antibacterial agent, an Aspergillus metabolite and a nematicide. It is a secondary alcohol, an epoxide, a polyketide, an antibiotic antifungal agent and a member of 2-pyranones.
