Aspyrone is a polyketide fungal metabolite that has been found inAspergillusand has diverse biological activities.1,2It is active against a panel of 13 fungi when used at a concentration of 20 μg/ml and a panel of 21 bacteria in a disc assay when used at a concentration of 100 μg per disc.1Aspyrone (10-1,000 mg/L) is nematocidal againstP. penetrans.2

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C9H12O4

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Aspyrone

Methanol:Soluble
DMSO:Soluble
Acetone:Soluble
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years