Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 22:25:13 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:52 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0004439
Metabolite Identification
Common Name1,7-dihydroxy-3-methylxanthone
Description1,7-dihydroxy-3-methylxanthone is a xanthone, a class of naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds known for their diverse biological activities. This compound has been identified as a metabolite in the cultures of spore-derived mycobionts from the lichen Pyrenula japonica, where it was isolated alongside other xanthones such as 1,5,8-trihydroxy-3-methylxanthone and emodin (PMID:11204195 ). Xanthones, including 1,7-dihydroxy-3-methylxanthone, have attracted attention for their potential pharmacological properties, which may include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. The presence of hydroxyl groups in its structure is significant, as these functional groups can enhance the compound's reactivity and interaction with biological systems. Research into xanthones like 1,7-dihydroxy-3-methylxanthone continues to reveal their importance in natural product chemistry and their potential applications in medicine, particularly in the development of therapeutic agents derived from natural sources.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC14H10O4
Average Mass242.23
Monoisotopic Mass242.057908802
IUPAC Name1,7-dihydroxy-3-methyl-9H-xanthen-9-one
Traditional Name1,7-dihydroxy-3-methylxanthen-9-one
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC1=CC(O)=C2C(=O)C3=CC(O)=CC=C3OC2=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C14H10O4/c1-7-4-10(16)13-12(5-7)18-11-3-2-8(15)6-9(11)14(13)17/h2-6,15-16H,1H3
InChI KeyKRAMZQVVDZHLGY-UHFFFAOYSA-N