Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 21:31:00 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:44 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0003493
Metabolite Identification
Common NameScytalone
DescriptionScytalone is a secondary metabolite classified as a 1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene (DHN) compound, primarily involved in the biosynthesis of melanin in fungi. It plays a crucial role in the melanin biosynthetic pathway, where scytalone dehydratase (SDH) catalyzes its conversion to another intermediate, making it a key target for commercial fungicides such as carpropamid (PMID:38125652 ). The enzyme scytalone dehydratase is essential for regulating melanin production, which is vital for the pathogenicity of certain fungi, including Alternaria alternata, the agent of pear black spot (PMID:38274752 ). Furthermore, scytalone has been implicated in plant-fungal interactions, with studies showing that its dehydratase is targeted by exometabolomes of beneficial bacteria to suppress fungal diseases like foliar blast and bacterial blight in rice (PMID:40499868 ). Additionally, genome sequencing has revealed the presence of scytalone among various antifungal compounds, suggesting its potential application in biocontrol strategies (PMID:40744563 ). Overall, scytalone's role in melanin biosynthesis and its interactions with pathogenic organisms highlight its importance in both chemistry and biology.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
3,4-Dihydro-3,6,8-trihydoroxy-1(2H)-napthalenoneKegg
3,4-dihydro-3,6,8-Trihydroxy-1(2H)naphthalenoneMeSH
3,4-dihydro-3,6,8-Trihydroxy-1-(2H)-naphthalenoneMeSH
ScytoloneMeSH
Molecular FormulaC10H10O4
Average Mass194.186
Monoisotopic Mass194.057908802
IUPAC Name(3S)-3,6,8-trihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-one
Traditional Namescytalone
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
O[C@@H]1CC(=O)C2=C(C1)C=C(O)C=C2O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H10O4/c11-6-1-5-2-7(12)4-9(14)10(5)8(13)3-6/h1,3,7,11-13H,2,4H2/t7-/m0/s1
InChI KeyRTWVXIIKUFSDJB-ZETCQYMHSA-N