Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 19:47:06 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:29 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0001519
Metabolite Identification
Common NameBetulinan A
DescriptionBetulinan A is a benzoquinone, a chemical class known for its diverse biological activities and potential therapeutic applications. This compound has been identified in studies focusing on the isolation of metabolites from fungi, specifically Aspergillus terreus, which was sourced from the rhizosphere of Opuntia versicolor. The isolation process utilized bioassay-guided fractionation, highlighting the significance of natural products in drug discovery (PMID:14695798 ). Additionally, Betulinan A was noted among other compounds in a study that categorized it alongside other benzoquinones, indicating its relevance in the context of secondary metabolites produced by fungi (PMID:23301853 ). The presence of Betulinan A in these studies underscores its potential importance in both chemistry and biology, particularly in the exploration of natural compounds for pharmacological purposes.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC20H16O4
Average Mass320.344
Monoisotopic Mass320.104858995
IUPAC Name2,5-dimethoxy-3,6-diphenylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
Traditional Name2,5-dimethoxy-3,6-diphenylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
COC1=C(C(=O)C(OC)=C(C1=O)C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C20H16O4/c1-23-19-15(13-9-5-3-6-10-13)18(22)20(24-2)16(17(19)21)14-11-7-4-8-12-14/h3-12H,1-2H3
InChI KeyWEOWAYMMZVELOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N