Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 18:43:20 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:25 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0001099
Metabolite Identification
Common Name4-methyl-7,11-heptadecadienoic acid
Description4-methyl-7,11-heptadecadienoic acid is a fatty acid belonging to the class of unsaturated carboxylic acids. Its chemical structure features a long carbon chain with two double bonds located at the 7th and 11th positions, along with a methyl group at the 4th position. This unique configuration contributes to its biochemical properties and potential roles in various metabolic pathways. It has been identified as a metabolite in the context of microbial biosynthesis, specifically isolated from the fungi Sporothrix flocculosa and Sporothrix rugulosa, where it was characterized alongside its aldehyde counterpart, 4-methyl-7,11-heptadecadienal (PMID:7931361 ). The presence of such compounds in fungi suggests their involvement in secondary metabolite pathways, which can play roles in ecological interactions and possibly exhibit antibiotic properties, as indicated by their classification as new antibiotics (PMID:7931361 ). Understanding the chemistry and pathways associated with 4-methyl-7,11-heptadecadienoic acid may provide insights into its potential applications in pharmacology and biotechnology.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
4-Methyl-7,11-heptadecadienoateGenerator
4MeHDDAMeSH
Molecular FormulaC18H32O2
Average Mass280.452
Monoisotopic Mass280.24023027
IUPAC Name(7Z,11Z)-4-methylheptadeca-7,11-dienoic acid
Traditional Name(7Z,11Z)-4-methylheptadeca-7,11-dienoic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H]C(CCCCC)=C([H])CC\C([H])=C(\[H])CCC(C)CCC(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C18H32O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-17(2)15-16-18(19)20/h7-8,11-12,17H,3-6,9-10,13-16H2,1-2H3,(H,19,20)/b8-7-,12-11-
InChI KeyHNLWSHWQZXSOLR-MQEUWQHPSA-N