Chromomycin A2 is a minor, more hydrophobic analogue of the chromomycin complex of the aureolic acid class. Chromomycin A2 was originally isolated from S. aburaviensis and named aburamycin. Chromomycin A2 exhibits a broad biological profile as an antibacterial, antifungal and antitumor agent. Chromomycin A2 has not been extensively studied.