2-Methyl-5-hydroxy-8,10-dimethoxy-4H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran-4-one

Definition

ChEBI: Flavasperone is a naphtho-gamma-pyrone that is 4H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran-4-one carrying a methyl substituent at position2, a hydroxy substituent at position 5 and two methoxy substotuents at positions 8 and 10. Originally isolated from Aspergillus niger. It has a role as an acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase 2 inhibitor, an Aspergillus metabolite, a marine metabolite and an antiviral agent. It is a naphtho-gamma-pyrone, an aromatic ether and a member of phenols.