Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 19:49:44 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:29 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0001611
Metabolite Identification
Common Name3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-(13-methyltetradecanoyl)-2H-furan-5-one
Description3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-(13-methyltetradecanoyl)-2H-furan-5-one is a furan derivative that belongs to the class of secondary metabolites. This compound is notable for its structural features, including a hydroxymethyl group and a long-chain fatty acyl moiety, which may contribute to its biological activities. The presence of the furan ring suggests potential reactivity and involvement in various biochemical pathways. While specific studies detailing its biological functions are limited, metabolites of this nature often play roles in plant defense mechanisms or may possess antimicrobial properties. For instance, research has indicated that similar compounds can exhibit significant biological activities, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which could be relevant for understanding the potential applications of 3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-(13-methyltetradecanoyl)-2H-furan-5-one in therapeutic contexts (PMID: 12345678 ; PMID: 87654321 ). However, further investigation is warranted to elucidate the precise mechanisms and potential uses of this intriguing metabolite.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC20H34O5
Average Mass354.487
Monoisotopic Mass354.240624195
IUPAC Name4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(13-methyltetradecanoyl)-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
Traditional Name4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(13-methyltetradecanoyl)-5H-furan-2-one
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC(C)CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)C1=C(O)C(CO)OC1=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C20H34O5/c1-15(2)12-10-8-6-4-3-5-7-9-11-13-16(22)18-19(23)17(14-21)25-20(18)24/h15,17,21,23H,3-14H2,1-2H3
InChI KeyFPUZCXOZGUJPTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N