Aureothin, an unusual pyranone metabolite, has broad biological actions including antitumor, antimicrobial and insecticidal activities. Aureothin acts by inhibition of oxidoreductase. More recently Aureothin has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of Helicobacter pylori.
Purity: >95% by HPLC
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO.