Term Name: monascorubrin
Synonyms: (9aR)-9a-methyl-3-octanoyl-6-[(1E)-prop-1-en-1-yl]-2H-furo[3,2-g][2]benzopyran-2,9(9aH)-dione, (9aR)-9a-methyl-3-octanoyl-6-[(1E)-prop-1-en-1-yl]-2H-furo[3,2-g]isochromene-2,9(9aH)-dione, monasred
Definition: A bulgarialactone azaphilone compound found in Monascus pilosus used as an orange food colourant for biscuits or ice-cream.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:156408]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: azaphilone enone gamma-lactone polyketide triketone
has_role: anti-inflammatory agent antineoplastic agent biological pigment food colouring fungal metabolite Hsp90 inhibitor