(-)-Sclerotiorin, A Major Metabolite of Penicillium hirayamae UDAGAWA.

Abstract

From the mycelium of Penicillium hirayamae UDAGAWA two hitherto undescribed metabolites have been isolated. The major product is a levorotatory isomer of the known sclerotiorin. The minor component, rubrotiorin, C₂₁H_21∼23O₄Cl, m. p. 172°, is given as red needles and appears to be a new azaphilone compound.