Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 21:24:58 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:43 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0003327
Metabolite Identification
Common NameNygerone A
DescriptionNygerone A is a novel secondary metabolite belonging to the chemical class of 1-phenylpyridin-4(1H)-ones. It was isolated from Aspergillus niger through a chemical epigenetics methodology, marking it as a unique compound that had not been previously reported from any natural source (PMID:19156306 ). The discovery of nygerone A contributes to the expanding library of natural products, which is increasingly being augmented through chemical elicitation techniques that enhance the production of both known and novel metabolites. This process not only facilitates the identification of new compounds but also has implications for the development of bioactive substances, potentially impacting fields such as pharmaceuticals and agriculture. The structural characteristics of nygerone A, along with its biosynthetic origins, suggest avenues for further investigation into its biological activity and potential applications. As research continues, understanding the role of such metabolites in fungal physiology and their interactions within ecosystems may provide insights into their functional significance and utility in various biotechnological applications.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC24H22N2O5
Average Mass418.449
Monoisotopic Mass418.152871816
IUPAC Name(2S)-3-[(6-benzyl-4-oxo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyridine-3-carbonyl)-C-hydroxycarbonimidoyl]-2-methylpropanoic acid
Traditional Name(2S)-3-[(6-benzyl-4-oxo-1-phenylpyridine-3-carbonyl)-C-hydroxycarbonimidoyl]-2-methylpropanoic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@](C)(CC(O)=NC(=O)C1=CN(C(CC2=CC=CC=C2)=CC1=O)C1=CC=CC=C1)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C24H22N2O5/c1-16(24(30)31)12-22(28)25-23(29)20-15-26(18-10-6-3-7-11-18)19(14-21(20)27)13-17-8-4-2-5-9-17/h2-11,14-16H,12-13H2,1H3,(H,30,31)(H,25,28,29)/t16-/m0/s1
InChI KeyNTTJVIQCCNYXRP-INIZCTEOSA-N