Cerulenin

Synonyms

2,3-Epoxy-4-oxo-7,10-dodecadienoylamide

Oxiranecarboxamide, 3-(1-oxo-4,7-nonadienyl)-, (2R-(2alpha,3alpha(4E,7E)))-

An epoxydodecadienamide isolated from several species, including ACREMONIUM, Acrocylindrum, and Helicoceras. It inhibits the biosynthesis of several lipids by interfering with enzyme function.